Upcoming meetings, interesting links and other useful information from the Northwest Municipal Conference's Transportation Division
Des Plaines, IL
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As officials work on final drafts of @GlenviewVillage Bike & Pedestrian Plan, the village still seeking public input chicagotribune.com/suburbs/g…
NWMC is seeking candidates for the position of Program Associate for Transportation. Please visit our website for details and share with your networks! nwmc-cog.org/about/news/news…
Metra installing infrastructure in Lake Forest to pave way for more trains, ‘creating an opportunity for better service in the morning and evening rush’ chicagotribune.com/suburbs/l…
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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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This project will fill in significant gaps in the Deerfield Road Bikeway, one of the NWMC Multimodal Transportation Plan's Priority Bicycle Corridors. Great to see it progress!
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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
Congratulations to the first cohort of communities in @MayorsCaucus' EV Readiness Program, including NWMC members Deer Park, @VGlencoe, @HanoverParkVlg, & Skokie chicagotribune.com/suburbs/g…
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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
Check out this great roundup of bike-ped projects (many of which are part of our Multimodal Transportation Plan) that are on the books for 2023 in @CityofEvanston, Skokie, and @VofWilmette:
evanstonroundtable.com/2023/…
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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
Provide feedback on @LibertyvilleVOL's bike network as part of the Village's Bike Plan development!
Riders are encouraged to share their input in a WikiMap for Libertyville's Draft Bike Network. trib.al/ubFdwrM
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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.
NWMC is committed to assisting our members in accomplishing the goals of the NWMC Multimodal Transportation Plan. Check out the Plan here:
nwmcmultimodalplan.org
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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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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.
NWMC is committed to helping our members implement safety improvements in their communities to make getting around easier and safer for all travelers.
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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.