Evanston Transit Alliance
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Join ETA to support improved bicycle, pedestrian, and public transit connectivity in and around Evanston, IL
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Great news for #93 Bus riders! Attend an informational meeting from Chicago's 33rd Ward Alderwoman regarding planned improvements to the California/Dodge Bus Service which will see service extended from Kimball Brown Line to Logan Square Blue Line.
Zoom link and submit questions:
www.33rdward.org
Zoom link and submit questions:
www.33rdward.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Great news for #93 Bus riders! Attend an informational meeting from Chicago's 33rd Ward Alderwoman regarding planned improvements to the California/Dodge Bus Service which will see service extended from Kimball Brown Line to Logan Square Blue Line.
Zoom link and submit questions:
www.33rdward.org
Zoom link and submit questions:
www.33rdward.org
Remember to RSVP for our End of Year Party at Double Clutch on Wednesday December 17th from 7-9PM.
All are welcome and bring a friend! No entry fee or ticket. Food and drink for purchase. Enjoy transit ‘TED’ talks and an ETA merch raffle.
forms.gle/w6mMVPEbKxc9...
All are welcome and bring a friend! No entry fee or ticket. Food and drink for purchase. Enjoy transit ‘TED’ talks and an ETA merch raffle.
forms.gle/w6mMVPEbKxc9...
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Remember to RSVP for our End of Year Party at Double Clutch on Wednesday December 17th from 7-9PM.
All are welcome and bring a friend! No entry fee or ticket. Food and drink for purchase. Enjoy transit ‘TED’ talks and an ETA merch raffle.
forms.gle/w6mMVPEbKxc9...
All are welcome and bring a friend! No entry fee or ticket. Food and drink for purchase. Enjoy transit ‘TED’ talks and an ETA merch raffle.
forms.gle/w6mMVPEbKxc9...
Our final meeting and happy hour of the year is tomorrow night at Evanston Public Library in first floor community room #107.
Tuesday, November 11th
5:30PM to 7:00PM
1703 Orrington Avenue
Afterwards, we will bike or walk together to Ridgeville Tavern for happy hour.
Tuesday, November 11th
5:30PM to 7:00PM
1703 Orrington Avenue
Afterwards, we will bike or walk together to Ridgeville Tavern for happy hour.
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Our final meeting and happy hour of the year is tomorrow night at Evanston Public Library in first floor community room #107.
Tuesday, November 11th
5:30PM to 7:00PM
1703 Orrington Avenue
Afterwards, we will bike or walk together to Ridgeville Tavern for happy hour.
Tuesday, November 11th
5:30PM to 7:00PM
1703 Orrington Avenue
Afterwards, we will bike or walk together to Ridgeville Tavern for happy hour.
You are invited to our annual Year End Celebration
Wednesday, December 17th
7:00 to 9:00PM
Double Clutch Brewery, 2121 Ashland Ave
Food and beverages available to purchase
Transit ‘TED Talks’
ETA Merch Raffle
No entry fee or ticket required
RSVP here:
forms.gle/QuUf9C9uD59i...
Wednesday, December 17th
7:00 to 9:00PM
Double Clutch Brewery, 2121 Ashland Ave
Food and beverages available to purchase
Transit ‘TED Talks’
ETA Merch Raffle
No entry fee or ticket required
RSVP here:
forms.gle/QuUf9C9uD59i...
November 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
You are invited to our annual Year End Celebration
Wednesday, December 17th
7:00 to 9:00PM
Double Clutch Brewery, 2121 Ashland Ave
Food and beverages available to purchase
Transit ‘TED Talks’
ETA Merch Raffle
No entry fee or ticket required
RSVP here:
forms.gle/QuUf9C9uD59i...
Wednesday, December 17th
7:00 to 9:00PM
Double Clutch Brewery, 2121 Ashland Ave
Food and beverages available to purchase
Transit ‘TED Talks’
ETA Merch Raffle
No entry fee or ticket required
RSVP here:
forms.gle/QuUf9C9uD59i...
Attend a Budget Meeting to support funding Main St, Mason Park/Davis St and Citywide Traffic Calming, Ped and Bike Improvements
Wards 3/8/9- October 29, 6PM Prieto Center
Wards 2/5/6- November 4, 6:30PM Crown Center
Wards 1/4/7- November 6, 6PM Virtual
www.cityofevanston.org/government/budget
Wards 3/8/9- October 29, 6PM Prieto Center
Wards 2/5/6- November 4, 6:30PM Crown Center
Wards 1/4/7- November 6, 6PM Virtual
www.cityofevanston.org/government/budget
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Attend a Budget Meeting to support funding Main St, Mason Park/Davis St and Citywide Traffic Calming, Ped and Bike Improvements
Wards 3/8/9- October 29, 6PM Prieto Center
Wards 2/5/6- November 4, 6:30PM Crown Center
Wards 1/4/7- November 6, 6PM Virtual
www.cityofevanston.org/government/budget
Wards 3/8/9- October 29, 6PM Prieto Center
Wards 2/5/6- November 4, 6:30PM Crown Center
Wards 1/4/7- November 6, 6PM Virtual
www.cityofevanston.org/government/budget
Transit Hike this Saturday, October 25th
Board the rear-most car of Metra UP-N Train 807 at 8:55AM (Main), 8:58 AM (Davis) or 9:01AM (Central)
We’ll ride to Fort Sheridan and hike through the Forest Preserve! Will return to Evanston by 1:30
Free besides your train ticket!
Board the rear-most car of Metra UP-N Train 807 at 8:55AM (Main), 8:58 AM (Davis) or 9:01AM (Central)
We’ll ride to Fort Sheridan and hike through the Forest Preserve! Will return to Evanston by 1:30
Free besides your train ticket!
October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Transit Hike this Saturday, October 25th
Board the rear-most car of Metra UP-N Train 807 at 8:55AM (Main), 8:58 AM (Davis) or 9:01AM (Central)
We’ll ride to Fort Sheridan and hike through the Forest Preserve! Will return to Evanston by 1:30
Free besides your train ticket!
Board the rear-most car of Metra UP-N Train 807 at 8:55AM (Main), 8:58 AM (Davis) or 9:01AM (Central)
We’ll ride to Fort Sheridan and hike through the Forest Preserve! Will return to Evanston by 1:30
Free besides your train ticket!
Calling all transit advocates and urbanists! Join us tonight at 5:30 in Evanston Public Library for our monthly meeting. We’ll be discussing the 2026 City Budget.
After, we’ll walk/roll together to Ridgeville Tavern for Happy Hour.
After, we’ll walk/roll together to Ridgeville Tavern for Happy Hour.
October 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Calling all transit advocates and urbanists! Join us tonight at 5:30 in Evanston Public Library for our monthly meeting. We’ll be discussing the 2026 City Budget.
After, we’ll walk/roll together to Ridgeville Tavern for Happy Hour.
After, we’ll walk/roll together to Ridgeville Tavern for Happy Hour.
Thanks to Downtown Evanston for supporting another year of group rides from Fountain Square! It’s been great to connect with and explore our community on bike (and then enjoy some drinks together at Ridgeville Tavern afterwards). Join us next May for Year 3!
October 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Thanks to Downtown Evanston for supporting another year of group rides from Fountain Square! It’s been great to connect with and explore our community on bike (and then enjoy some drinks together at Ridgeville Tavern afterwards). Join us next May for Year 3!
Our final Evanston Rides! of 2025 leaves at 5:30PM tonight from Fountain Square. Last chance to join our Tuesday night adult social rides until next May!
Remember to keep visiting Downtown Evanston this fall and winter to enjoy all it has to offer.
Remember to keep visiting Downtown Evanston this fall and winter to enjoy all it has to offer.
October 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Our final Evanston Rides! of 2025 leaves at 5:30PM tonight from Fountain Square. Last chance to join our Tuesday night adult social rides until next May!
Remember to keep visiting Downtown Evanston this fall and winter to enjoy all it has to offer.
Remember to keep visiting Downtown Evanston this fall and winter to enjoy all it has to offer.
Need a few more volunteers to fill bike count shifts. Pick one day next month for two hours only to support this important city initiative.
Sign up now at
cityofevanston.org/bicyclecount
Sign up now at
cityofevanston.org/bicyclecount
September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Need a few more volunteers to fill bike count shifts. Pick one day next month for two hours only to support this important city initiative.
Sign up now at
cityofevanston.org/bicyclecount
Sign up now at
cityofevanston.org/bicyclecount
Thanks for visiting us today at Bike the Ridge! Hope you all had as much fun as we did. Check out the results of our sticker boards below.
Keep the good vibes going by helping support a project on our website. Safe cycling shouldn't just be limited to one day a year!
Keep the good vibes going by helping support a project on our website. Safe cycling shouldn't just be limited to one day a year!
September 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Thanks for visiting us today at Bike the Ridge! Hope you all had as much fun as we did. Check out the results of our sticker boards below.
Keep the good vibes going by helping support a project on our website. Safe cycling shouldn't just be limited to one day a year!
Keep the good vibes going by helping support a project on our website. Safe cycling shouldn't just be limited to one day a year!
“Bike lanes are not in the public interest” according to the US Department of Transportation.
Bike and pedestrian safety projects are being stripped of funding nationwide. Speak up to voice your opposition.
bikeleague.org/take-action/action-center/
Bike and pedestrian safety projects are being stripped of funding nationwide. Speak up to voice your opposition.
bikeleague.org/take-action/action-center/
September 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“Bike lanes are not in the public interest” according to the US Department of Transportation.
Bike and pedestrian safety projects are being stripped of funding nationwide. Speak up to voice your opposition.
bikeleague.org/take-action/action-center/
Bike and pedestrian safety projects are being stripped of funding nationwide. Speak up to voice your opposition.
bikeleague.org/take-action/action-center/
More frequent service on Metra’s UP-N Line begins this weekend! Additional trains will run throughout the day and the same schedule will be in effect both Saturday and Sunday.
schedules.metrarail.com/pdf/alternat...
schedules.metrarail.com/pdf/alternat...
September 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
More frequent service on Metra’s UP-N Line begins this weekend! Additional trains will run throughout the day and the same schedule will be in effect both Saturday and Sunday.
schedules.metrarail.com/pdf/alternat...
schedules.metrarail.com/pdf/alternat...
Volunteer to count bikes at key intersections to inform the 2025 Bike Plan Update.
Weekday and weekend shifts available in 30 spots across all of Evanston’s nine wards. Sign up here: cityofevanston.org/bicyclecount
Weekday and weekend shifts available in 30 spots across all of Evanston’s nine wards. Sign up here: cityofevanston.org/bicyclecount
September 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Volunteer to count bikes at key intersections to inform the 2025 Bike Plan Update.
Weekday and weekend shifts available in 30 spots across all of Evanston’s nine wards. Sign up here: cityofevanston.org/bicyclecount
Weekday and weekend shifts available in 30 spots across all of Evanston’s nine wards. Sign up here: cityofevanston.org/bicyclecount
We’re working to make our suburb a model for transportation sustainability and safety in North America by advocating for infrastructure that prioritizes pedestrians, cyclists, bus and train riders!
September 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We’re working to make our suburb a model for transportation sustainability and safety in North America by advocating for infrastructure that prioritizes pedestrians, cyclists, bus and train riders!
Tonight! 6:00PM at Lincoln School- Open House Meeting about 3rd Ward Traffic Calming.
Suggest where infrastructure including raised crosswalks, curb bump-outs, road diets, and bike lanes should be prioritized in Southeast Evanston.
Suggest where infrastructure including raised crosswalks, curb bump-outs, road diets, and bike lanes should be prioritized in Southeast Evanston.
September 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Tonight! 6:00PM at Lincoln School- Open House Meeting about 3rd Ward Traffic Calming.
Suggest where infrastructure including raised crosswalks, curb bump-outs, road diets, and bike lanes should be prioritized in Southeast Evanston.
Suggest where infrastructure including raised crosswalks, curb bump-outs, road diets, and bike lanes should be prioritized in Southeast Evanston.
Tonight from 4:30-7:30 at ETHS. Drop in for the Church St Bike and Pedestrian Open House.
Support a two-way protected bike lane between the McDaniel and Dodge Ave, as well as a continuous path and under-bridge below Dempster on the eastern shore of the Channel!
Support a two-way protected bike lane between the McDaniel and Dodge Ave, as well as a continuous path and under-bridge below Dempster on the eastern shore of the Channel!
September 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Tonight from 4:30-7:30 at ETHS. Drop in for the Church St Bike and Pedestrian Open House.
Support a two-way protected bike lane between the McDaniel and Dodge Ave, as well as a continuous path and under-bridge below Dempster on the eastern shore of the Channel!
Support a two-way protected bike lane between the McDaniel and Dodge Ave, as well as a continuous path and under-bridge below Dempster on the eastern shore of the Channel!
No monthly meeting next week! Instead, go to the 2/5 Ward Open House on Tuesday, September 9th instead.
Drop in anytime from 4:30PM to 7:30PM to support protected bike lanes and an underpass below Dempster on the Channel Trail
Drop in anytime from 4:30PM to 7:30PM to support protected bike lanes and an underpass below Dempster on the Channel Trail
September 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
No monthly meeting next week! Instead, go to the 2/5 Ward Open House on Tuesday, September 9th instead.
Drop in anytime from 4:30PM to 7:30PM to support protected bike lanes and an underpass below Dempster on the Channel Trail
Drop in anytime from 4:30PM to 7:30PM to support protected bike lanes and an underpass below Dempster on the Channel Trail
Two for Tuesday! Attend one or both of these events tonight:
5:30PM Monthly adult social bike ride departs Fountain Square to visit the Skokie Valley Trail, followed by Happy Hour
7:00PM Virtual meeting on Church St bike/ped improvements us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VRPLecKbTV-6HWNCFfTqXQ
5:30PM Monthly adult social bike ride departs Fountain Square to visit the Skokie Valley Trail, followed by Happy Hour
7:00PM Virtual meeting on Church St bike/ped improvements us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VRPLecKbTV-6HWNCFfTqXQ
September 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Two for Tuesday! Attend one or both of these events tonight:
5:30PM Monthly adult social bike ride departs Fountain Square to visit the Skokie Valley Trail, followed by Happy Hour
7:00PM Virtual meeting on Church St bike/ped improvements us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VRPLecKbTV-6HWNCFfTqXQ
5:30PM Monthly adult social bike ride departs Fountain Square to visit the Skokie Valley Trail, followed by Happy Hour
7:00PM Virtual meeting on Church St bike/ped improvements us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VRPLecKbTV-6HWNCFfTqXQ
Over $13 Million in funding secured for protected bike lanes and pedestrian/transit enhancements on Chicago Ave!
Huge thanks to all who have supported this critical project- from advocates to city staff and our local elected officials!
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILEVANSTON/bulletins/3efcd7c
Huge thanks to all who have supported this critical project- from advocates to city staff and our local elected officials!
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILEVANSTON/bulletins/3efcd7c
August 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Over $13 Million in funding secured for protected bike lanes and pedestrian/transit enhancements on Chicago Ave!
Huge thanks to all who have supported this critical project- from advocates to city staff and our local elected officials!
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILEVANSTON/bulletins/3efcd7c
Huge thanks to all who have supported this critical project- from advocates to city staff and our local elected officials!
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILEVANSTON/bulletins/3efcd7c
Protected bike lanes and crosswalk improvements are coming to Church Street between the Channel and Dodge Ave!
Register today for the virtual 2nd/5th Ward Meeting at 7PM on Tuesday, September 2nd where you can learn more and voice support!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VRPLecKbTV-6HWNCFfTqXQ
Register today for the virtual 2nd/5th Ward Meeting at 7PM on Tuesday, September 2nd where you can learn more and voice support!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VRPLecKbTV-6HWNCFfTqXQ
August 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Protected bike lanes and crosswalk improvements are coming to Church Street between the Channel and Dodge Ave!
Register today for the virtual 2nd/5th Ward Meeting at 7PM on Tuesday, September 2nd where you can learn more and voice support!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VRPLecKbTV-6HWNCFfTqXQ
Register today for the virtual 2nd/5th Ward Meeting at 7PM on Tuesday, September 2nd where you can learn more and voice support!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VRPLecKbTV-6HWNCFfTqXQ
The Divvy bikeshare system is expanding in Evanston! Take the 2026 Divvy Expansion survey to share your thoughts on where five new docking stations should be installed, how to best support safe scooter use, and ways to improve the system’s usability overall.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z14...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z14...
August 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Divvy bikeshare system is expanding in Evanston! Take the 2026 Divvy Expansion survey to share your thoughts on where five new docking stations should be installed, how to best support safe scooter use, and ways to improve the system’s usability overall.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z14...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z14...
Sunday service on the # 93 Bus begins this weekend!
First NB bus gets to Howard St at 7:20 and Davis at 7:35AM. First SB bus departs Davis at 7:43AM.
Headways of 25 mins, last bus at 8:15PM
Let’s use this as much as possible so we keep it and show demand for even more service
First NB bus gets to Howard St at 7:20 and Davis at 7:35AM. First SB bus departs Davis at 7:43AM.
Headways of 25 mins, last bus at 8:15PM
Let’s use this as much as possible so we keep it and show demand for even more service
August 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Sunday service on the # 93 Bus begins this weekend!
First NB bus gets to Howard St at 7:20 and Davis at 7:35AM. First SB bus departs Davis at 7:43AM.
Headways of 25 mins, last bus at 8:15PM
Let’s use this as much as possible so we keep it and show demand for even more service
First NB bus gets to Howard St at 7:20 and Davis at 7:35AM. First SB bus departs Davis at 7:43AM.
Headways of 25 mins, last bus at 8:15PM
Let’s use this as much as possible so we keep it and show demand for even more service
Join us tomorrow night Tuesday, August 12th at 5:30PM in Evanston Public Library (First Floor Community Room 107) for ETA’s monthly meeting.
Afterwards we’ll have happy hour to socialize with fellow Evanstonians interested in transit and urbanism. We hope to see you there!
Afterwards we’ll have happy hour to socialize with fellow Evanstonians interested in transit and urbanism. We hope to see you there!
August 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Join us tomorrow night Tuesday, August 12th at 5:30PM in Evanston Public Library (First Floor Community Room 107) for ETA’s monthly meeting.
Afterwards we’ll have happy hour to socialize with fellow Evanstonians interested in transit and urbanism. We hope to see you there!
Afterwards we’ll have happy hour to socialize with fellow Evanstonians interested in transit and urbanism. We hope to see you there!
Tomorrow Night: August 5th, 5:30PM
Adult Social Bike Ride to the North Branch Trail
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for our free non-competitive, no-drop community bike rides. These are low to medium-speed rides open for adults of varying ages and abilities.
Adult Social Bike Ride to the North Branch Trail
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for our free non-competitive, no-drop community bike rides. These are low to medium-speed rides open for adults of varying ages and abilities.
August 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tomorrow Night: August 5th, 5:30PM
Adult Social Bike Ride to the North Branch Trail
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for our free non-competitive, no-drop community bike rides. These are low to medium-speed rides open for adults of varying ages and abilities.
Adult Social Bike Ride to the North Branch Trail
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for our free non-competitive, no-drop community bike rides. These are low to medium-speed rides open for adults of varying ages and abilities.