The Chicagoland Complete Streets Coalition serves as a forum for learning and networking in order to advance Complete Streets implementation in the greater Chicago region.
To be added to our Coalition email list for updates on grants, bi-monthly calls, webinars, and other walking, biking, and transit news, ask to join the group here: Chicagoland Complete Streets Coalition Google Group
You can also email Maggie Czerwinski at [email protected] and she will add you to the email list.
See below for resources, funding opportunities, and more.
Complete Streets Funding Opportunities
- Spreadsheet of grant opportunities (private, county, regional, state and federal) that can be used to fund walking and biking projects throughout Illnois.
- Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) – Our state’s largest funding source for walking, biking, and trail projects.
- Webinars, grant FAQ, resources: activetrans.org/itep
- Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant – Bi-annual funding opportunity that funds projects that improve walking and biking within 2-miles of an elementary, middle, or high school.
- Webinars, grant FAQ, resources: activetrans.org/srts
Past Meeting Notes and Recordings
- Virtual Event Series: Taking Climate Action by Prioritizing Walking, Biking, & Transit. Topics included: Developing Community Walking & Biking Plans; Transit Oriented Development; Bringing Active Transportation Funding to your Community; The Future of ADA Transition Planning.
- ITEP Webinar Series: Every other year IDOT’s Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) provides over $100 million in state and federal funding for walking, biking, and trail projects around the state. In collaboration with the Illinois Public Health Institute and Illinois Department of Transportation, we hosted a three-part webinar series to help communities develop successful applications.
- Barriers and Solutions to Complete Streets, December 2019 (recording, notes from brainstorm) – Speakers: Kyle Whitehead (Active Transportation Alliance), Lindsay Bayley (CMAP)
- Bike Share Panel, May 2019 (recording, notes) – Speakers: Jean Sheerin (Cook County Forest Preserve), Roopa Anjanappa (City of Aurora), Sean Wiedel (Chicago Department of Transportation)
- Transportation Funding Panel, October 2018 (notes) – Speakers: Erin Aleman (CMAP, formerly IDOT), Tim Gustafson (Epstein), Tricia Hyland (CMAP), Doug Ferguson (CMAP), Tomohiko Music (Cook County)
Field Trip Photos
Resources
- Funding opportunities for walking and biking
- Chicagoland bike/pedestrian policy and plan database
- Local policy examples
- Making the case for Complete Streets (fact sheets, presentation templates, talking points)
- CMAP Complete Streets Toolkit
- ATA Complete Streets Resources
- National Complete Streets Coalition
- Model Complete Streets Policy (word doc)
- Webinar: Complete Streets 101 (youtube)
Mission & Vision
Mission: The Complete Streets Coalition is a network of decision makers, government staff, and advocates who gather to advocate for complete streets and sustainable, healthy, and equitable transportation in the Chicagoland region through professional development, peer-learning, knowledge sharing, and policy advocacy.
Vision: We envision a future where all Chicagoland communities offer a safe, convenient and connected transportation environment with abundant walking, bicycling and transit options available for all ages and abilities.