Shortly after the coronavirus hit, 2020 went from being one of the better years for traffic safety nationally to being one of the deadliest. This trend has puzzled transportation experts because many drivers reduced daily trips in the beginning of…
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has kicked off local planning projects in communities across northeastern Illinois. The Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program helps local governments, nonprofits, and regional organizations address issues at the intersection of transportation, land use, and housing. Since…
COVID-19 has affected northeastern Illinois’ entire transportation system since March, with residents showing increased interest in biking and walking as one example. These travel modes provide an opportunity for outdoor activity when many other options are no longer feasible because of the pandemic. In the…
Find the latest update on the effect of COVID-19 on transit and transportation. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Congress has enacted four bills: the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the Coronavirus Aid,…
Key ideas A busy curbside is a good indicator of a healthy economy. In many municipalities, the curb is primarily used for parking. Other purposes include loading zones, taxi stands, outdoor seating, and lanes for bikes, buses, or cars. The curb is especially…
Younger generations are favoring biking, walking, and public transit over cars more than they did a decade ago. Lower income households are traveling more. More workers are telecommuting for their jobs — even before the coronavirus pandemic began. These trends highlight Chicago Metropolitan…
As northeastern Illinois eyes a return to normalcy amid COVID-19, drivers in the region may be faced with gridlock and longer travel times if more workers decide to stop using public transit and take cars to get to work. The…
The coronavirus pandemic has radically altered our lives. However, some of the recent changes may help to mitigate causes of climate change: fewer miles being driven by cars and trucks, less time spent idling on congested roads, and reduced pollution…
From empty highways to quiet train stations, all transportation modes in the Chicago metropolitan region have seen huge declines because of COVID-19. As travel patterns shift in response to the coronavirus, community leaders have an opportunity to promote safe, active…
As toilet paper and sanitizers flew off store shelves at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, northeastern Illinois’ status as the preeminent freight hub in North America played a critical role in maintaining the flow of goods to different parts…