Regional leaders — including the Illinois Department of Transportation secretary, county board chairs, mayors, transit and transportation officials, and other stakeholders, who make up the CMAP Board and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Committee — gathered today to discuss the Plan…
The Plan of Action for Regional Transit (PART) draft report outlines bold solutions to the pressing fiscal challenges facing our region’s transit system in 2026 and recommends changes that can transform and strengthen the system for the future. The report…
Transit plays a critical role in achieving the inclusive and thriving region the ON TO 2050 plan envisions. In addition to providing vital transportation options for our residents and workers, it drives our economy, helps our region respond to climate…
Every day, countless people serve communities across our region. Many of these individuals are public facing like police, fire or streets and sanitation. And many others work behind the scenes planning, analyzing, engineering, budgeting, visioning, shaping and solving issues to…
“Transit cannot continue down the same path and expect different results. Transit leaders need to push for a clearer mission to be successful.” This was the key takeaway from keynote speaker Joshua Schank, managing principal at InfraStrategies LLC, to a…
Governor J.B. Pritzker recently released his fiscal year 2023 (FY23) state budget proposal and highlighted a projected $1.7 billion surplus for fiscal year 2022 (FY22). As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the governor’s proposal prioritizes the state’s continued economic and fiscal recovery. Governor…
Major federal grant will fund Safe Travel for All Roadmap (STAR) program and address sharp rise in traffic deaths, particularly among pedestrians and bicyclists A plan to develop a first-of-its-kind traffic safety framework for northeastern Illinois is getting a $3.9…
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) creates a transformational opportunity to strengthen northeastern Illinois’ transportation system, which has a far-reaching impact on the economic strength and resiliency of Illinois, the Midwest, and the nation. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning worked…
The development of a plan for a stronger and more financially secure transit system for Chicagoland is now underway. The outcome will be a set of state legislative recommendations that ensure the long-term financial viability of a comprehensive and coordinated…
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…