DuPage County has upgraded to a new web-based bicycle trail map. The new web application has better routing and maps and provides new features to make it more useful for riders. Continue reading here.
DuPage County has updated and upgraded its web-based map application for bikers. The new map has better routing and enhanced features.
Should metra spend more money on maintenance and track quality or timliness and scheduling? Should it work to get more funding from government bodies or become more environmentally friendly? These questions were asked at a recent Glen Ellyn Village Hall open house where citizens got to reply and discuss their thoughts. Continue reading here.
Attendees look over Metra plan posters at the recent Glen Ellyn Village hall open house. Photo from napervillesun.suntimes.com credited to Jeff Cagle-For Sun-Times Media
Many individuals who have realized they must go to a food pantry to feed their families may not have direct access to an internet connection or phone line, but they can still access a new interactive map of DuPage County’s food pantries in places like libraries. It’s just one way to make life a little easier for those in need. Continue reading here.
A map from MapMuse showing all of the food bank locations in the US. The DuPage County Food Pantry Map will be similar but specific to the county.
The 6th annual Sustainable Design Challenge brought teams from across the county to Weaton to build LEED-certified concept buildings. Continue reading here.
Naperville North junior Chris Overbeck talks about features on his group's green condominium - Photo from Corey R. Minkanic for Sun-Times Media
The “DuPage Green Grid” app is a Geographic Information System (GIS) map that identifies “going green” projects around the county, including electric vehicle charging stations, LEED-certified buildings, and car-share locations. The app is available for iOS, Windows, and Android phones. Continue reading here.
An image of the DuPage Green Grid App highlighting sustainable locations around the county.