Evanston Transit Alliance
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The burbs are trying to reinstate parking minimums near Metra stations and busy Pace routes.
Don’t let them.
Submit an “opponent” witness slip below.
Don’t let them.
Submit an “opponent” witness slip below.
What's up with Rep. Hirschauer trying to modify the ban on parking minimums near TOD (People over Parking Act) to make it apply only to Chicago? If you want to slip against this (ilga.gov/House/Hearin...) ilga.gov/Legislation/...
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February 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The burbs are trying to reinstate parking minimums near Metra stations and busy Pace routes.
Don’t let them.
Submit an “opponent” witness slip below.
Don’t let them.
Submit an “opponent” witness slip below.
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Welcome back witness slip warriors 😤 The ILGA is back in session and there are bills to pass. Get those fingers warmed up for these four bills that are now in committee
By 4pm, Wednesday 2/17:
- Please sign as "Self" in the firms/business field;
- "Proponent;" and
- "Record of Appearance only"
1/5
By 4pm, Wednesday 2/17:
- Please sign as "Self" in the firms/business field;
- "Proponent;" and
- "Record of Appearance only"
1/5
February 14, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Welcome back witness slip warriors 😤 The ILGA is back in session and there are bills to pass. Get those fingers warmed up for these four bills that are now in committee
By 4pm, Wednesday 2/17:
- Please sign as "Self" in the firms/business field;
- "Proponent;" and
- "Record of Appearance only"
1/5
By 4pm, Wednesday 2/17:
- Please sign as "Self" in the firms/business field;
- "Proponent;" and
- "Record of Appearance only"
1/5
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We've got a how-to on filing witness slips this session. Use our video to learn how to file a witness slip to support safe streets legislation and to oppose the kind that makes us less safe.
February 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM
We've got a how-to on filing witness slips this session. Use our video to learn how to file a witness slip to support safe streets legislation and to oppose the kind that makes us less safe.
Join the alliance! We meet the second Tuesday every month at 5:30PM in Evanston Public Library. Our main topics of discussion will include the 2026 Bike Plan Update and supporting a feasibility study on a Yellow Line station. After, we’ll go to Ridgeville Tavern for Happy Hour.
February 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Join the alliance! We meet the second Tuesday every month at 5:30PM in Evanston Public Library. Our main topics of discussion will include the 2026 Bike Plan Update and supporting a feasibility study on a Yellow Line station. After, we’ll go to Ridgeville Tavern for Happy Hour.
Submit feedback via this map for Evanston’s 2026 Bike Plan Update. Drop pins where walking/biking feels unsafe and be specific in supporting corridors for protected lanes or greenways. Even if others have made your suggestions, add them anyway so your voice is heard!
communityremarks.com/evanston/
communityremarks.com/evanston/
City of Evanston Bike Plan Update
Community Remarks enables citizens to post their ideas to a map
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February 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Submit feedback via this map for Evanston’s 2026 Bike Plan Update. Drop pins where walking/biking feels unsafe and be specific in supporting corridors for protected lanes or greenways. Even if others have made your suggestions, add them anyway so your voice is heard!
communityremarks.com/evanston/
communityremarks.com/evanston/
The Traffic Guy 2.0 has covered an ETA-supported proposal for a raised intersection at Main/Forest, site of chronic dangerous driving and pedestrian safety issues directly in front of Lincoln School. 3rd Ward residents can sign in support here: www.evanstontransitalliance.org/posts/3rdwardmainstreet
February 8, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The Traffic Guy 2.0 has covered an ETA-supported proposal for a raised intersection at Main/Forest, site of chronic dangerous driving and pedestrian safety issues directly in front of Lincoln School. 3rd Ward residents can sign in support here: www.evanstontransitalliance.org/posts/3rdwardmainstreet
“Olin Wilson-Thomas, a junior in high school, said he bikes to school everyday… and that he frequently sees cars parked illegally.
‘In the past couple of months biking to school I kept tally, 57 cars were parked in that bike lane… we need some concrete protection.’”
‘In the past couple of months biking to school I kept tally, 57 cars were parked in that bike lane… we need some concrete protection.’”
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
“Olin Wilson-Thomas, a junior in high school, said he bikes to school everyday… and that he frequently sees cars parked illegally.
‘In the past couple of months biking to school I kept tally, 57 cars were parked in that bike lane… we need some concrete protection.’”
‘In the past couple of months biking to school I kept tally, 57 cars were parked in that bike lane… we need some concrete protection.’”
Illegal bike lane obstructions and the significant delays to complete streets projects jeopardize our public safety and climate goals. Evanstonians are sending a clear message: we need high quality, concrete protected bike infrastructure for our busiest roads, and it needs to be a priority!
February 4, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Illegal bike lane obstructions and the significant delays to complete streets projects jeopardize our public safety and climate goals. Evanstonians are sending a clear message: we need high quality, concrete protected bike infrastructure for our busiest roads, and it needs to be a priority!
Evanston has maintained its Silver status for a Bicycle Friendly Community. We’re grateful for the strides our city has made, but there’s still much work to do! Attend the Bike Plan Update Meeting tonight at Crown Center (1801 Main St) from 7 to 9 PM to voice support for future improvements!
February 3, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Evanston has maintained its Silver status for a Bicycle Friendly Community. We’re grateful for the strides our city has made, but there’s still much work to do! Attend the Bike Plan Update Meeting tonight at Crown Center (1801 Main St) from 7 to 9 PM to voice support for future improvements!
We joined the nation’s leading trails, walking, and biking organizations and 1000+ others in sending a letter to Congress to support funding America’s active transportation infrastructure.
Learn more and why we’re speaking up to protect bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure: www.keepamericaactive.org
Learn more and why we’re speaking up to protect bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure: www.keepamericaactive.org
February 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
We joined the nation’s leading trails, walking, and biking organizations and 1000+ others in sending a letter to Congress to support funding America’s active transportation infrastructure.
Learn more and why we’re speaking up to protect bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure: www.keepamericaactive.org
Learn more and why we’re speaking up to protect bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure: www.keepamericaactive.org
Now starting at 7PM! Attend the upcoming meeting to give feedback on the Bike Plan Update: 7–9 PM Tuesday, February 3rd at Robert Crown Center, 1801 Main St
You can also submit feedback virtually here: communityremarks.com/evanston
You can also submit feedback virtually here: communityremarks.com/evanston
February 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Now starting at 7PM! Attend the upcoming meeting to give feedback on the Bike Plan Update: 7–9 PM Tuesday, February 3rd at Robert Crown Center, 1801 Main St
You can also submit feedback virtually here: communityremarks.com/evanston
You can also submit feedback virtually here: communityremarks.com/evanston
Pictures from today's tribute ride, over 50 cyclists from across Chicagoland joined the Evanston ride, which was one of over 200 held across the world. Thanks to Mack's Bike and Goods for hosting. Remember to support local businesses like them! evanstonroundtable.com/2026/01/31/e...
Riders participate in Evanston event to honor Alex Pretti - Evanston RoundTable
Unity Ride participants heading east on Lincoln Street. Several dozen bicycle enthusiasts bundled up Saturday to honor Alex Pretti with a Unity Ride. The
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February 1, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Pictures from today's tribute ride, over 50 cyclists from across Chicagoland joined the Evanston ride, which was one of over 200 held across the world. Thanks to Mack's Bike and Goods for hosting. Remember to support local businesses like them! evanstonroundtable.com/2026/01/31/e...
Happening today! It’s gonna be a cold and short ride to the lake and back but for an important cause. Bundle up and join us at 1:00 at Mack’s Bike and Goods on Central St!
January 31, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Happening today! It’s gonna be a cold and short ride to the lake and back but for an important cause. Bundle up and join us at 1:00 at Mack’s Bike and Goods on Central St!
Great coverage as always from Streetsblog, with a great overview of projects planned for Evanston and our excitement for the Bike Plan Update. Attend the next meeting 7PM Feb 3rd at Crown Center!
News at a recent meeting on the Evanston Bike Plan included a current completion target of mid-to-late 2029 for the long-awaited Chicago Avenue protected lane extension.
Wheels are in motion for new Evanston bike infrastructure, albeit slowly - Streetsblog Chicago
News at a recent meeting on the Evanston Bike Plan included a current completion target of mid-to-late 2029 for the long-awaited Chicago Avenue protected lane extension.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Great coverage as always from Streetsblog, with a great overview of projects planned for Evanston and our excitement for the Bike Plan Update. Attend the next meeting 7PM Feb 3rd at Crown Center!
Elevators at Central Purple Line are desperately needed given the proximity to Evanston Hospital and Ryan Field. While all our stations should be accessible, this is absolutely a priority location.
January 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Elevators at Central Purple Line are desperately needed given the proximity to Evanston Hospital and Ryan Field. While all our stations should be accessible, this is absolutely a priority location.
The first public bike plan meeting was last night. If you want the wheels of progress to spin faster for safer streets in Evanston, attend the next meeting 6PM Feb 3rd at Robert Crown Center!
January 29, 2026 at 1:27 AM
The first public bike plan meeting was last night. If you want the wheels of progress to spin faster for safer streets in Evanston, attend the next meeting 6PM Feb 3rd at Robert Crown Center!
Come ride with us this weekend at 1PM starting from Mack's Bike and Goods on Central St in Evanston for a tribute to Alex's life and all the others who have been killed, abducted, or brutalized by ICE.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Come ride with us this weekend at 1PM starting from Mack's Bike and Goods on Central St in Evanston for a tribute to Alex's life and all the others who have been killed, abducted, or brutalized by ICE.
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Site of the future Dodge Yellow Line stop:
January 28, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Site of the future Dodge Yellow Line stop:
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There's an Evanston Bike Plan community meeting tonight, and another one on February 3.
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Bike Plan Feedback Meeting- James Park — Evanston Transit Alliance
The first public feedback meeting for the Evanston Bike Plan Update will now be at the James Park Fieldhouse 2133 Mulford St from 5–8 PM Tuesday, January 27th . This was the meeting previousl...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:57 PM
There's an Evanston Bike Plan community meeting tonight, and another one on February 3.
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @cityofevanston.bsky.social @bkevenides.bsky.social
@atalliance.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @chicritmass.bsky.social @bikegridnow.org @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @cityofevanston.bsky.social @bkevenides.bsky.social
Starting at 5PM tonight at the James Park Fieldhouse (behind Levy Center) is a 3/8/9 Ward Meeting collecting feedback for the bike plan update.
Support specific streets and improvements you want to see, such as: Main St, Oakton/South Blvd, Chicago Ave, Asbury Ave, and Sheridan Rd.
Support specific streets and improvements you want to see, such as: Main St, Oakton/South Blvd, Chicago Ave, Asbury Ave, and Sheridan Rd.
January 27, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Starting at 5PM tonight at the James Park Fieldhouse (behind Levy Center) is a 3/8/9 Ward Meeting collecting feedback for the bike plan update.
Support specific streets and improvements you want to see, such as: Main St, Oakton/South Blvd, Chicago Ave, Asbury Ave, and Sheridan Rd.
Support specific streets and improvements you want to see, such as: Main St, Oakton/South Blvd, Chicago Ave, Asbury Ave, and Sheridan Rd.
We’re so excited about the new Divvy stations and bikes coming to Evanston this summer!
January 27, 2026 at 1:50 PM
We’re so excited about the new Divvy stations and bikes coming to Evanston this summer!
@chicagocta.bsky.social The southbound platform at Davis is packed with no train for thirty minutes in single digit weather. No communication. Absolutely unacceptable. Do better.
January 26, 2026 at 3:25 AM
@chicagocta.bsky.social The southbound platform at Davis is packed with no train for thirty minutes in single digit weather. No communication. Absolutely unacceptable. Do better.
The Monday Jan 26 Evanston Council meeting has several big votes: advancing protected bike lanes on Church St, expanding Divvy access, and approving the Envision 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Sign up for public comment to speak in support: www.cityofevanston.org/government/public-comment-sign-up
Sign up for public comment to speak in support: www.cityofevanston.org/government/public-comment-sign-up
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Monday Jan 26 Evanston Council meeting has several big votes: advancing protected bike lanes on Church St, expanding Divvy access, and approving the Envision 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Sign up for public comment to speak in support: www.cityofevanston.org/government/public-comment-sign-up
Sign up for public comment to speak in support: www.cityofevanston.org/government/public-comment-sign-up
Location change! The first meeting for the Evanston Bike Plan Update will NOT be at Prieto Center, but at the James Park Fieldhouse, 2133 Mulford St.
The time and date remain the same: 5–8 PM Tuesday, January 27th.
The time and date remain the same: 5–8 PM Tuesday, January 27th.
January 21, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Location change! The first meeting for the Evanston Bike Plan Update will NOT be at Prieto Center, but at the James Park Fieldhouse, 2133 Mulford St.
The time and date remain the same: 5–8 PM Tuesday, January 27th.
The time and date remain the same: 5–8 PM Tuesday, January 27th.
Please note there will be a reduced Metra schedule on Friday due to inclement weather. Adjust your travel plans accordingly
"Metra to operate reduced schedules on Friday, Jan. 23, due to severe cold." 🚉 🥶
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Metra to operate reduced schedules on Friday, Jan. 23, due to severe cold | Metra
With severe cold forecast for the Chicago region, Metra has made the decision to operate reduced schedules on all its lines on Friday, Jan. 23.The severe weather schedules for each Metra line have bee...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Please note there will be a reduced Metra schedule on Friday due to inclement weather. Adjust your travel plans accordingly