FAQs
Why are the Villages of Bartlett and Streamwood working together?
The villages of Bartlett & Streamwood are neighboring municipalities that are partnering with CMAP to create the multijurisdictional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The partnership between Bartlett and Streamwood will help create a complete and connected network of bikeways and sidewalks that will allow residents to access key destinations throughout both communities.
What is a bicycle and pedestrian plan?
A bicycle and pedestrian plan includes a vision and framework for improving and ensuring opportunities for bicycling and walking. A plan outlines strategic recommendations for infrastructure, policy, and implementation processes per public and stakeholder engagement.
Many communities throughout the region, including Villa Park, Wayne Township, Wheaton, and Winfield, have similar bicycle and pedestrian (or active transportation) plans.
Who is CMAP?
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the regional planning agency for northeastern Illinois. CMAP serves the Chicago region's seven counties and 284 municipalities. The Bartlett & Streamwood Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is funded through CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance program.
CMAP and its partners developed and are now implementing ON TO 2050, a new long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. To learn more about CMAP, visit www.cmap.illinois.gov.