Northeastern Illinois includes 11 subregional bodies called Councils of Mayors (COMs) that represent suburban municipalities. There are six in suburban Cook County and five in the collar counties. Each council appoints two members to serve on the Chicago Metropolitan Agency…
358 Local Surface Transportation Program projects to improve safety, manage traffic, support planning, and improve the environment.
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) creates a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in roads, bridges, and rail. Northeastern Illinois is using this moment to create a more resilient transportation network that serves everyone better. To maximize the…
More than $280 million in transportation improvements will help residents navigate northeastern Illinois, access opportunity and improve their quality of life. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Board and MPO Policy Committee on Wednesday approved 51 new transportation projects….
The Strategic Regional Arterial (SRA) system is intended to carry larger volumes of traffic at higher speeds as a complement to the region’s expressway system. Efforts are made to preserve the level of service on these roadways through appropriate access…