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Register now: Free training on ADA coordinators' roles and responsibilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires municipalities to designate an employee to manage ADA compliance. Identifying and empowering the right candidate to serve as ADA coordinator is critical to making sure the community is working toward compliance and increasing opportunities for all residents.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) invites you to join a free, in-person training:
When: Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: CalComm 911 Center
12419 S. Ashland Ave.
Calumet Park, IL 60827
The session will include a brief overview of ADA requirements but will primarily focus on the roles and responsibilities of the ADA coordinator. It is intended for ADA coordinators, ADA liaisons within municipal departments, and anyone looking for assistance in identifying an ADA coordinator.
An assortment of breakfast pastries and coffee will be provided to fuel your learning journey.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate or cannot attend in person, please contact Evan Means by Tuesday, February 21, at emeans@cmap.illinois.gov or 312-386-8838.
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Save the date for future ADA workshops
Interested in other ADA trainings? Mark your calendar for upcoming in-person workshops:
Stay tuned for registration and location information. Participants are welcome to attend multiple trainings.
CMAP will announce more ADA workshops — hosted in a range of locations around the region — in the coming months. Contact accessibility@cmap.illinois.gov with any questions.
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Take a survey about tactile signs at CTA bus stops
As part of ongoing efforts to make public transportation easier to navigate for people with disabilities, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) launched a pilot program to install more than 1,300 tactile signs at bus stops. The signs are designed to make boarding locations easier to identify for riders who are blind or riders with low vision.
CTA is now requesting feedback from customers about the new tactile signs installed on 12 major bus routes. The deadline to complete the survey, available in both English and Spanish, is Friday, February 17.
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Northeastern Illinois awarded $5 million grant to improve traffic safety
Major federal grant will fund Safe Travel for All Roadmap (STAR) program and address sharp rise in traffic deaths, particularly among people walking, rolling, and biking
A comprehensive program to improve traffic safety in northeastern Illinois has been awarded a major federal grant.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award last week in response to a joint application submitted by CMAP and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in partnership with six of the region’s counties.
The total investment is nearly $5 million, including $3.9 million in federal funding through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program and nearly $1 million in local matches from IDOT and the counties.
The grant will fund a comprehensive, regional program called the Safe Travel for All Roadmap (STAR) program, which will provide a framework for safety research and programs to make northeastern Illinois safer for all travelers.
The program will provide technical assistance to six counties in our region to develop countywide safety action plans. These plans will enable the counties and their municipalities to meet eligibility requirements to apply for federal implementation grants.
“We are thrilled that this significant new funding will enable us to address one of northeastern Illinois’ most pressing issues,” CMAP Executive Director Erin Aleman said. “STAR will be transformative for the safety of everyone in our region, especially our most vulnerable travelers. We look forward to working with our partners to make critical improvements in our communities and save lives."
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Celebrating Transit Equity Day
This past weekend, CMAP celebrated Transit Equity Day. Observed every year on Rosa Parks' birthday (February 4), Transit Equity Day is an occasion to support equitable, accessible, and sustainable public transportation.
When all residents can access our transportation system, the entire region prospers. Unfortunately, inequities exist for residents with low income, communities of color, and people with disabilities.
A CMAP report, Improving Equity in Transportation Fees, Fines, and Fares, details how these costs impact residents — and recommends policy changes to improve equity in our region. Read the report and a summary to learn how we can create a transportation system that works better for everyone.
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