Links
National Partners
Smart Growth America
If you have not yet received your free copy of the Smart Growth Shareware, email
ctaqc@cnt.org and we will be happy to send you a copy.
Surface Transportation Policy Project
Regional Planning Organizations of Northeastern Illinois
Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS)
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC)
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
Walkers Win!
America Walks
A national coalition of local advocacy groups dedicated to promoting walkable communities.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
A clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility.
Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC)
CLOCC is a nationally recognized childhood obesity prevention program housed at Children's Memorial Hospital.
Soles & Spokes
The pedestrian and bicycle plan for Chicago area transportation
Logan Square Walks
A grassroots organization promoting pedestrian safety, access, awareness and community in Logan Square.
Perils for Pedestrians
A monthly television series promoting awareness of issues affecting the safety of people who walk. look for Perils for Pedestrians episodes on CANTV
Mean Streets 2004
National report shows Chicago area streets as mean as ever for pedestrians
Transportation Alternatives
A NYC-area non-profit citizens group working for better bicycling, walking and public transit, and fewer cars.
Context Sensitive Design
Federal Highway Administration
Illinois Department of Transportation
Water Agenda
Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership
A group of local stakeholders working to protect the high quality natural resources of the Kishwaukee River Watershed.
McHenry County Defenders
A citizen organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment.
Metropolitian Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
A government agency created in 1889 to protect the water quality of Lake Michigan.
NIPC Water Resources Committee
Conducts reviews of requested changes to the plan's current water-treatment boundaries and makes recommendations to the Illinois EPA, which maintains decision-making authority for amendments to the state's Water Quality Management Plan.
EPA Region V
Serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribes.
Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable
A professional organization dedicated to promoting information exchange and networking to professionals in the Great Lakes regions of the United States and Canada.
Related CNT projects
Clean Air Counts
A northeastern Illinois regional initiative to reduce ozone-causing emissions, thereby improving air quality and enabling economic development.
I-Go Car Sharing Program
A not-for-profit organization and has operated car sharing services in Chicago since March 2002.
LEGInfo, Legislature Information for Illinois Communities
Legislative information for Illinois communities.
Location Efficient Mortgage
A mortgage that helps people become homeowners in location efficient communities.
Travel Matters
Interactive emissions calculators, on-line emissions maps, and a wealth of educational content.