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Summit Reports

CTAQC divided the six-county northeastern Illinois region into eleven “sub-regions” shown in the map below. The reports from each sub-region are available from CTAQC (773 278-4800, ext. 2030 or email ctaqc@cnt.org) or click on areas of the map below to view recommendations and links to pdf versions of the summit reports.

McHenry County
September 19, 2001

Recommendations

  • Preserve our agricultural heritage and our invaluable open space.
  • Coordinate transportation planning with business, education, and regional leaders.
  • Use innovative shuttle service to connect McHenry County communities to job centers and train stations.
  • Expand and coordinate rail service.
  • A comprehensive network of sidewalks and bicycle routes is essential and fiscally responsible.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    Lake County
    July 24, 2001

    Recommendations

  • Maintain existing communities in order to preserve open space.
  • Establish a grid network of accessible transit bus service throughout the developed parts of the county.
  • Expand rail service.
  • Create communities where walking is a pleasant option for completion of trips, continue to expand the region's multi-use trail network and create a network of safe bike/bus lanes on the region's east-west and north-south roads.
  • Make targeted improvements to existing road network to relieve traffic congestion.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    Kane County
    March 16, 2002

    Recommendations

  • Invest heavily in transit in the Fox River corridor.
  • Increase public participation in planning.
  • Make those small bicycle and pedestrians improvements now.
  • Respect our county land management plan.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    North-Northwest Cook County
    June 18, 2001

    Recommendations

  • Extend rapid transit/rail service.
  • Expand bus and shuttle service to provide an alternative to car travel.
  • Improve the ease and safety of biking and walking for short trips.
  • Transportation planners must be accountable.
  • Integrate transit fares and services.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    DuPage County
    February 2, 2002

    Recommendations

  • Maximize use of transit.
  • Make our communities safe for all travelers.
  • Preserve and protect our environment.
  • Use our taxes to give us choices.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    West Cook County
    May 4, 2002

    Recommendations

  • Significantly increase rail transit interconnectivity.
  • Improve access and coordination of transit.
  • Provide more options for walking and cycling.
  • Planners must heed the public's will.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    Southwest Metro Region
    February 28, 2002

    Recommendations

  • Substantially increase transit options.
  • Increase transit.
  • Expand options for pedestrians, bicyclists, seniors, the disabled and children.
  • Develop with sensitivity to the environment.
  • Redesign, repair and retrofit our roads and bridges.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    Calumet Region
    April 7, 2001

    Recommendations

  • Good transit enhances economic development efforts.
  • Jobs and economic development are a high priority.
  • Relieving congestion would improve our quality of life.
  • More transit means more choices.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    The South Side of Chicago
    November 28, 2001

    Recommendations

  • Create local jobs as well as access to jobs in other areas.
  • Build on existing transit assets.
  • Planning traditional neighborhood development will increase our transportation options.
  • Provide more and better opportunities for the public to be involved in transportation planning.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    The Central Neighborhoods of Chicago
    October 24,2001

    Recommendations

  • Transit-oriented development promotes economic development and a high quality of life.
  • Efficient public transportation is essential.
  • Invest in pedestrians.
  • Increase bicycling options.
  • A new model for Chicago.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    The North Side of Chicago
    May 19, 2001

    Recommendations

  • Develop east-west transportation alternatives.
  • Provide meaningful alternatives to alleviate congestion at Lake Shore Drive and Hollywood and along Elston and Clybourn corridors.
  • Increase inter-connectivity of existing transit network.
  • Upgrade existing transit infrastructure using universal design guidelines.
  • Expand Lakefront paths to Evanston, add bike lanes to existing streets.

    • SUMMIT REPORT
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    Mini-Summit Addendums

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    Best Practices High School, Bosnian Herzegovinian American Community Center, Catholic Office of the Deaf, Inspiration Cafe,
    North Side College Prep High School, Maria High School, Pilsen Alliance (en español), South Shore High School