Upcoming meetings, interesting links and other useful information from the Northwest Municipal Conference's Transportation Division
Des Plaines, IL
Joined March 2013
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The Safe Travel for All Roadmap (STAR) program will address a sharp rise in traffic deaths, particularly among pedestrians and bicyclists. #SS4A Get the details: cmap.is/STARpressrelease
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To highlight its path along the river & to align w/the trail’s name as it continues north, we are initiating a name change for the Des Plaines Trail to the Des Plaines River Trail.
Cook County residents may submit a public comment at this time: bit.ly/3Dszh8Z
NWMC Transportation retweeted
Need to repair your ride? The City’s Parking Services Division has installed three new bike repair stations in the Sherman Plaza, Church Street and Maple Avenue parking garages
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Register for a free training session and:
▶️Get a clear understanding of ADA requirements
▶️Learn new ideas on how to improve accessibility in your community
It is set for January 18 in Frankfort.
Sign up now: cmap.is/adatrainingfrankfort
ALT A photo of participants sitting in a training session at the CMAP office. Then in white lettering: Free training. In blue lettering: on the ADA. Smaller type: CMAP invites you to learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the history of disability rights, and how to increase accessibility in your community. January 18 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Frankfort Village Hall
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Last call to submit your comments for My Metra, Our Future. Metra will be accepting public comments on the draft Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 until Friday, November 18. Submit comments via comment form, email, or written mail.
Find more information here: metra.com/strategic-plan
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Participate in Metra's Annual Safety Poster Contest! This year's theme is "Stay Safe, Stay Off Train Tracks." Students K-12 can win up to $500! For more details/rules visit: bit.ly/3USC01R Take a look at a few winning submissions from last year for inspiration.
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We’re thrilled to honor those who've worked to improve the quality of life in northeastern Illinois.
If you know a person or project that has made our region a better place, tell us about it. Submit a nomination for the #CMAPRegionalExcellence Awards: cmap.is/awards
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NWMC Transportation retweeted
Please join us to learn about plans for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in the Village. This Open House will allow residents to learn more about the entire planning process, read the draft Plan and engage with the consulting team that has been working on it.
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Tonight, October 26th, 7pm-8:30 pm Metra will hold a virtual, public meeting. Our Strategic Plan will be presented, questions will be answered and opportunities for feedback will be provided. For the link to the zoom, visit: metra.com/strategic-plan
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We want your feedback! Public comment on our draft strategic plan can be submitted in a number of ways. Read more about submitting your comments here: bit.ly/3EZGBdT
View the strategic plan here: bit.ly/3T5OKRY
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We want to hear from YOU as we develop our next regional transit strategic plan. Tell us what actions you think we should prioritize most by taking our survey, open until October 21. bit.ly/rta-priority-action-s… Your voice matters.
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Cheers to @EvanstonPW and @IDOT_Illinois for completing replacement of the Central Street Bridge! The new, wider structure better accommodates bicycles, pedestrians and golf carts, too #Evanston
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Have a comment on the condition of your road or other Village infrastructure? Attend the Capital Improvement Program open house to provide feedback. Or visit bit.ly/3y7DKLB to leave a comment on our interactive map.
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🚨 We promised to update you regarding our ability to provide service during the potential work stoppage by freight railroad workers that could begin Friday, Sept. 16. Please read more at the link: bit.ly/3Dt6gdZ
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After months of engagement with riders, advocates, and our region’s transit operators, we have released an agenda for advocacy and action with 14 priorities for our transit system’s future. Weigh in by completing this survey: wedaylight.surveysparrow.com…
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This would be a great improvement for #bike and #pedestrian safety. Check out the survey on the @lcdot website. – at Glencoe, IL
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has initiated a study for non-motorized improvements on Lake Cook Road and public input is wanted! Provide your input through August 29 and learn more at lakecountyil.gov/LakeCookBP, and complete the online survey.
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As part of the community engagement component of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, the project team is hosting a guided walking tour around the Village this Saturday! To register for the walking tour, visit: bit.ly/3bbqRaS.
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Want to learn about how the #FriendsoftheGBTrail have transformed our trail into a habitat for #nativeplants, #pollinators and #wildlife (like the now-endangered #monarchbutterfly)? Visit Green Bay Trail Day next weekend - July 30.
NWMC Transportation retweeted
@activetrans and the @IPHIonline are working in partnership with @IDOT_Illinois to host a 3-part webinar series this summer and fall to help communities apply for funding from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP).
zoom.us/meeting/register/tJU…
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