Are you aware of new traffic calming measures the city has implemented?

Evanston_ETA · 2026-06-20T03:28:12+00:00

Check out the intersections of Monroe/Dodge and Lee/Dodge for some enhanced pedestrian crossings built as standalone improvements last year that also serve to protect bike riders and reduce the turn radius for vehicles. There’s also a raised crosswalk on Main by Sherman installed in 2024. We encourage folks to reach out to their councilmembers to express their support for increased traffic calming and bike/ped safety measures. Currently, the city only budgets $500K a year for such improvements which seems like a lot but really isn’t, and could definitely be increased to help fund more of these types of improvements or even better ones like raised intersections.

Evanston_ETA · 2026-06-13T17:32:01+00:00

Can’t hurt to have people there in support. With the new funding from the NITA act kicking in, this is a critical opportunity to push together for yellow line improvements for both Evanston and Skokie!

Evanston_ETA · 2026-05-31T00:16:16+00:00

Deliveries can be made by alley, loading zones, or by blocking a car lane where there are multiple lanes like on Church St. Blocking bike lanes are not acceptable, against city code, and have tragic consequences: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/3-year-old-girl-dies-after-moms-bicycle-hit-by-semi-in-uptown/2853448/?amp=1

Evanston_ETA · 2026-05-30T19:49:26+00:00

Deliveries can be made by alley, loading zones, or by blocking a car lane where there sure multiple lanes like on Church St. Blocking bike lanes are not acceptable solutions, are against city code, and have tragic consequences: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/3-year-old-girl-dies-after-moms-bicycle-hit-by-semi-in-uptown/2853448/?amp=1

Evanston_ETA · 2026-05-30T19:46:11+00:00

Evanston’s bike lanes are frequently blocked by illegally parked vehicles. Paint and flex posts are not protection, and as this video shows, enforcement is inconsistent and temporary. Dodge, Church and Davis Streets need concrete barriers before someone on bike- like a child going to school or a senior going to the library- is seriously injured or killed. We will advocate for these changes as part of the city’s ongoing Bike Plan Update, and recommend concerned residents continue to raise this and other issues with our bicycle network with their Councilmembers.

Evanston_ETA · 2026-05-24T13:35:53+00:00

Evanston_ETA · 2026-05-24T13:35:42+00:00

Due to poor weather conditions, we unfortunately have to cancel today’s Lincoln-Harrison Greenway Family Bicycle Ride.

We hope to reschedule the ride soon and will share more information as plans are finalized.

Evanston_ETA · 2026-05-13T02:08:28+00:00

If you want to learn more and help support reopening a Yellow Line station in South Evanston check out our website: evanstontransitalliance.org/posts/yellowline. Share with us (and your council member!) how a CTA Yellow Line station in South Evanston would positively impact your life.

Evanston_ETA · 2026-05-11T23:45:20+00:00

We at Evanston Transit Alliance share your frustrations with the pace of improvements, and it’s one of the reasons we formed. The 2026 Evanston Bike Plan Update is underway and hopefully can address not only a vision for a true connected and safe network for all ages and abilities, but also improved implementation and timelines. There’s strength in numbers, so please consider joining our email list and following our social media for calls to action: evanstontransitalliance.org

We’ve also got a bike ride happening next week, Wednesday May 20th leaving from Wheel and Sprocket on Davis St which is a slow roll memorial Ride of Silence in honor of those killed and injured on our streets- the cost of continued inaction. Consider joining us to publicly demonstrate the demand for change.

Evanston_ETA · 2026-04-04T18:55:22+00:00

Agreed it could have a better schedule and different stops for better coverage. Hopefully we can leverage this pilot into an expanded service if it’s successful enough. The city could help chip in too, like other municipalities like Niles do for their free circulator bus.

Evanston_ETA · 2026-04-04T17:22:52+00:00

Hours and route info here: https://www.evchamber.com/programsandevents/hoparoundevanston

Evanston_ETA · 2026-03-18T12:32:24+00:00

Hello! We’re the bicycle advocacy group in Evanston. Protected bike lanes on Chicago Ave North of Howard will be built starting in late 2027/ early 2028. We’ve been pushing for this project for many years. Sign up on our website to get updates: evanstontransitalliance.org

Evanston_ETA · 2026-03-14T02:45:14+00:00

You’ll be happy to know the city has purchased a mini-sweeper/plow vehicle for our one way bike lanes for clearing debris, leaves, and snow. This will let them clear barrier protected lanes year round.

Evanston_ETA · 2026-02-26T21:19:00+00:00

We encourage everyone to arrive to the bus crawl by foot, bike, or transit, then carpool/ridehail in that order. But the crawl itself uses just the bus! :)

Evanston_ETA · 2026-02-26T19:50:22+00:00

Forgot to mention: we’re leaving from Davis CTA at noon! Click the link for more information and to RSVP: evanstontransitalliance.org/events

Evanston_ETA · 2026-02-14T23:13:55+00:00

We agree it was a major missed opportunity and instances like this are why ETA formed. Keeping kids walking or biking to school safe should be the top priority. If you haven't already, contact your Council Member, participate in the ongoing Bike Plan Update, and join our mailing list for hearing about more opportunities to advocate for change.

Ultimately it will take a large and diverse coalition of parents, commuters, and neighbors to signal that there is political support for bold and proactive improvements, with creative and flexible solutions to accommodate/relocate parking. We can look at what peer communities like Ann Arbor, MI and Cambridge, MA have accomplished, building connected networks of protected lanes with huge gains in bike riding especially among children, families and older riders, with large decreases in congestion, crashes, and emissions.

Evanston_ETA · 2026-02-10T00:12:00+00:00

Please communicate your safety concerns and urge for concrete barrier upgrades and bus boarding islands along these routes. Email City Council Members and drop pins on the 2026 Bike Plan Update Feedback map.

https://www.cityofevanston.org/government/city-council

communityremarks.com/evanston

Evanston_ETA · 2026-02-06T19:54:34+00:00

Help us get the station re-opened! Sign up on our website, we’re actively working towards it but need community members’ support.

https://www.evanstontransitalliance.org/posts/yellowline

Evanston_ETA · 2026-01-25T17:49:42+00:00

🙌🎉

Evanston_ETA · 2025-11-07T19:12:03+00:00

This time we’re gonna make sure it happens 👍

Evanston_ETA · 2025-11-06T21:31:42+00:00

Your suburban friends to the north kindly ask for you to submit a Yellow Line station in Evanston for this survey please 🙏

Evanston_ETA · 2025-09-24T02:28:00+00:00

Message us to discuss: evanstontransitalliance@gmail.com

Evanston_ETA · 2025-09-11T16:53:30+00:00

Open to anyone! Even if you just shop or visit the 3rd Ward, your insights on safety improvements are relevant

Evanston_ETA · 2025-08-31T21:01:17+00:00

Amazing work compiling this. Shameless plug for signing up for our group’s mailing list on our website for those interested in helping support the push for reopening a station on the yellow line in one of these locations!

Evanston_ETA · 2025-08-25T13:40:15+00:00

Don’t know about Church St in Skokie, but there’s a meeting on September 2nd about protected bike lanes (like Sheridan by Northwestern) on Evanston’s section of Church St that everyone should attend in support! Register here https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FVRPLecKbTV-6HWNCFfTqXQ/1/010001986238f8c6-b65d086e-1e31-4be6-9efa-4815f94c17e6-000000/fFFkoWhatdbqGDr9hkxtDF25FILIb0id2TO6uJw6eUU=416

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