Christine Wilk loves being an aunt. “They are so cute,” she says, of her three nephews and one niece. “It’s such a highlight for me to go and see them.” Christine, who lives in permanent supportive housing in Mount Prospect,…
A safe walking and bicycling environment is essential to fostering healthy, sustainable, and vibrant communities. To advance these goals, Arlington Heights and Park Forest both worked with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to develop bicycle and pedestrian plans….
A new parking management plan for Chicago’s Chinatown offers recommendations to reduce parking congestion and support the growth of local businesses. The plan also aims to make it easier for residents and visitors to safely move about the neighborhood, while…
With assistance from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), two communities in Cook County are working together to enhance recreation and attract business near the well-traveled Illinois Prairie Path. Through our Local Technical Assistance program, CMAP is partnering with…
In northeastern Illinois, average annual traffic fatalities have grown by almost 17 percent since 2012. Communities increasingly are looking for solutions to improve the safety of all travelers. In our recent CMAP Talks webinar, we explored how policies and design…
The pandemic has reinforced the dangers behind street designs that encourage excessive vehicle speeding. Throughout the country last spring, as more places closed and roads emptied, the rate of fatalities relative to the number of miles driven jumped to the…
Our roads and transit systems connect residents to jobs, education, and services, yet there are significant transportation inequities for residents with low income, communities of color, and people with disabilities. ON TO 2050, the region’s comprehensive plan, recommends fully funding…
First-ever comprehensive look at equity of transportation fees, fines and fares in northeastern Illinois Residents with low income spend 16 percent of their income on transportation, compared to 6 percent for those with high income, according to a new report…
Five communities in northern Illinois are moving forward on a plan to create a robust walking and bicycling network along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Northern Lakeshore Trail Connectivity Plan, released in late 2020, calls for more than 100 miles of…
We all know the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act offers an incredible opportunity to strengthen our transportation system in northeastern Illinois. The region soon will start seeing millions of dollars in resources that can create a more resilient…