Evanston Transit Alliance | Safer Streets & Better Transit in Evanston

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ETA is a resident-led advocacy group working for a safer and better connected Evanston by championing pedestrian-oriented streets, bike infrastructure for all ages and abilities, and high-quality public transit.

We champion safer streets and better mobility options by weighing in on local transportation-related issues, advocating to stakeholders and elected officials, building community through bike rides and other events, and raising awareness during local elections.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to accessibility, equity, inclusive community engagement, sustainability, and mobility justice.

Concrete-protected bike lanes or side paths along busy roads like Chicago Ave, Church St, Main St, and Oakton St, directly linking schools, shopping, and transit hubs.

Traffic-calmed neighborhood routes like the Lincoln-Harrison Greenway, with raised crosswalks, curb extensions, lower speed limits, and painted bicycle markings.

Frequent and reliable bus and rail service, including elevators at Purple Line stations and a new infill station on the Yellow Line in South Evanston.

Regional trail connections linking Evanston to the Old Orchard and Green Bay Trails and extending the North Shore Channel Trail to Gillson Park in Wilmette.

Rendering of a protected Main Street bikeway with families riding

Rendering of a traffic-calmed Lincoln-Harrison neighborhood greenway near a school

Rendering of a rebuilt CTA Yellow Line station in south Evanston

Rendering of a regional riverside bike trail connecting to the Channel Trail

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Moving Evanston forward will take residents speaking up for safer streets: increased funding for walking and biking improvements, a proactive neighborhood traffic calming program that includes treatments like raised crossings, and an ambitious Bike Plan that actually delivers a connected, citywide bicycle network for people of all ages and abilities.

Fill out the form below to share your story about an unsafe experience on an Evanston street and tell City Council why making our streets safer should be a top priority. You'll also receive a monthly newsletter from us with advocacy alerts, local transportation news, and event updates, which you can unsubscribe to at any time.

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Share an unsafe experience you've had on an Evanston street, and how/why the City Council should prioritize improvements for those walking and biking.

Just have a question or something to share? Email us anytime at info@evanstontransitalliance.org.

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