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Please visit the CMAP website for current transportation planning information.

There are always a lot of things underway at the Chicago Area Transportation Study. Visit this page often as we will make sure to keep it updated of what's new at CATS.

Current announcements:

  • Public Comments Sought on Proposed FY 2008 CMAQ Program
    The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has released the proposed FY 2008 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program for a 30-day public review and comment period.

    CMAP welcomes the public’s views and comments on these CMAQ proposals, which are designed to reduce congestion and improve air quality in northeastern Illinois. The proposed program consists of transit, bicycle/pedestrian and traffic flow improvement projects to reduce vehicle emissions and traffic congestion, as well as innovative projects designed to meet air quality and congestion goals.

    A summary of the proposed CMAQ Program is available at CMAP's FY 2008 CMAQ page or by calling the CMAP office at 312-454-0400 beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 30.

    Written comments will be received by mailing, faxing, e-mailing or delivering them to:
    CMAP
    Attn: CMAQ Comments
    233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 800
    Chicago, IL 60606
    email: info@cmap.illinois.gov
    phone: 312-386-8796
    fax: 312-386-8797
    The public review and comment period will continue through 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28.

Past announcements still of note:

  • CMAP Has New Web Address
    The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, created by merging the staffs of the Chicago Area Transportation Study and the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, has unveiled a new Internet website: www.cmap.illinois.gov.

  • We've Moved To Sears Tower
    The Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) has joined the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) in our new combined offices at Sears Tower. Our new address is:

      Chicago Area Transportation Study
      233 South Wacker Drive
      Suite 800
      Chicago, IL 60606

    CATS main telephone number is 312/454-0400. Our new fax number is 312/258-0012.

    Attention Visitors: If you are a CATS committee member or a regular meeting attendee, you may pre-register to avoid delays when checking in at Sears Tower’s security desk. To be placed on the pre-registration list, please send an e-mail to info@nipc.org with your name and affiliation. Thank you.