# Event Details - **Event Name**: Driving Change: A Regional Dialogue on Transportation for the Next Century - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Northeastern Illinois needs more than money to fix its transportation infrastructure. It needs a 21st century regional strategy.About this EventOur region’s legacy assets are reaching the end of their useful life at the same time new demands are emerging. How do we invest in and innovate our transportation system for the next century?On June 23, join regional leaders and national experts in Joliet for a future-focused transportation conversation. Experts from other regions of the country will share infrastructure success stories and discuss how they broke through the status quo.Museum doors open at 10 a.m. for those who want to arrive early to explore the museum.The program begins at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served.The future of the region's transportation infrastructure will be shaped by the conversations had in rooms like this one. Connect with leaders from government, business, industry, philanthropy, and academia for interactive discussions on the specific strategies needed to support growth, mobility, and economic opportunity.The road ahead will require reinvestment, rethinking and above all, regional cooperation.Solving for Tomorrow, Today is a long-term vision for a better, stronger future for northeastern Illinois. On behalf of the region, CMAP is leading this initiative, which invites voices across government, civic spheres, business, and communities to prioritize what the region will need to thrive decades into the future.This event is part of CMAP’s Catalyst Series – a set of conversations and convenings that are shaping The Century Plan.Building a region that thrives far into the future requires bold actions by leaders from every sector, working together. That’s what The Century Plan is all about: sparking honest dialog, game-changing commitments, and a willingness to try new approaches.Presenting Sponsors https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a1e91a10-6c5e-11f1-ab89-8d4e81ebedeb-rimg-w1200-h418-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Century Sponsors https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a234f020-6c5e-11f1-bb85-a9b22d53fa4c-rimg-w1200-h437-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 10:00 AMMuseum OpensInfo: Guests are invited to explore the museum before and after the program. ?: 11:00 AMProgram?: 12:30 PMDiscussion Lunch?: 02:00 PMConclusionInfo: Guests are invited to explore the museum before and after the program. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joliet/driving-change-a-regional-dialogue-on-transportation-for-the-next-century/100001989415417066 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Joliet Area Historical Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Joliet - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Joliet Area Historical Museum - **lat**: 41.5282912 - **long**: -88.0827468 - **full address**: Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 North Ottawa Street, Joliet, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Driving Change: A Regional Dialogue on Transportation for the Next Century - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/74b932305dfa463be3220b59956e3135455563a45841e3ae1a9ef624025c95af-rimg-w1200-h626-dc324577-gmir.jpg?v=1781165228 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Driving Change: A Regional Dialogue on Transportation for the Next Century being held? - **A:** Driving Change: A Regional Dialogue on Transportation for the Next Century takes place on Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 North Ottawa Street, Joliet, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Driving Change: A Regional Dialogue on Transportation for the Next Century? - **A:** Driving Change: A Regional Dialogue on Transportation for the Next Century is organized by Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Driving Change: A Regional Dialogue on Transportation for the Next Century is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Joliet, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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