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/

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.’”

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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.

Site of the future Dodge Yellow Line stop:

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Please note there will be a reduced Metra schedule on Friday due to inclement weather. Adjust your travel plans accordingly

Support safer streets and better biking in Evanston. Join City Staff and Council Members at Bike Plan Update meetings on Jan 27 and Feb 3 to make your voice heard. A strong turnout is essential— so bring a neighbor or a friend! To make the most impact, here are some tips for effective advocacy:

Evanston is updating its bike plan! This is a generational opportunity to shape the future of cycling in our community. We need you to attend one or both of these upcoming meetings to make your voice heard: 5 to 8 PM Tues, Jan 27th at Prieto Center 6 to 8 PM Tues, Feb 3rd at Crown Center

Our hearts are with those injured in two separate bike-car crashes on Wednesday, and we hope for their full and speedy recovery. Events like these are a somber reminder of why we need dedicated infrastructure to ensure vulnerable road users are protected and can travel our streets without fear.

Our first ETA meeting and happy hour of 2026 is this week: Tuesday, Jan 13th at 5:30PM in Evanston Public Library. We‘ll discuss the year ahead, including the upcoming Bike Plan Update, our summer bike ride/ transit hike schedule, our Bus Crawl event on Feb 28th, and other goals for the year.

Over 100 responses were submitted supporting a Yellow Line station in South Evanston, making it one of the top requested locations in the entire Cook County Infill Station survey! Thanks to all who took the time to contribute, we’ll share more ways you can support a Yellow Line station soon.

Help ETA kick off 2026! January 13th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave Join our first gathering of 2026 in the first floor community room of EPL. We’ll plan our summer bike rides and transit hikes, discuss the 2026 Evanston Bike Plan Update, and other goals for the year.

On Monday, January 26th, Evanston City Council will vote on the Envision Evanston 2045 plan. We encourage your attendance at this important meeting! 🏘️ RSVP: luma.com/zc40j33t

New from me! Chicago has far too many bus stops to provide efficient service for its riders—nearly twice the national standard. I reimagined what Chicago's bus network could do to make it look like its peers. citythatworks.substack.com/p/a-plan-for...

#93 California/Dodge Bus Service starts running to Logan Square Blue Line today!

Wow! What an amazing celebration of community and advocacy. Thanks to all who attended and presented at our Year End Party Happy holidays and stay tuned as we’ll hit the ground running in 2026!

NITA has been officially signed into law, overhauling our region’s transit network and eliminating parking minimums. Come celebrate this huge victory at ETA’s Year End Party tonight! Double Clutch Brewery, 2121 Ashland Ave in Evanston from 7 to 9 PM forms.gle/ZdKP2QvwUGya...

“Governor Pritzker will sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, a landmark Illinois transit funding and reform bill.” 🚇 🥳 gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/daily-public...

ETA’s Year End Party is this Wednesday night, December 17th, from 7 to 9 PM at Double Clutch Brewery! No ticket or entry fee! Food and drink options available for individual purchase. Special guest presentations and a raffle, RSVP now so we know you’re joining us- forms.gle/ZdKP2QvwUGya...

Want to hear about a 4,000-mile cross-country bike ride which raised money for the YMCA’s Men’s Residence affordable housing project in Evanston? RSVP today to attend our Year End Party, Wednesday December 17th from 7 to 9 PM at Double Clutch Brewery forms.gle/ZdKP2QvwUGya...

Want a limited edition ETA beanie? We’ll be raffling them off at our Year End Party one week from tonight! 7 to 9 PM Wednesday, December 17th at Double Clutch Brewery in Evanston Everyone who RSVPs gets automatically entered to win. Don’t miss this fun once-yearly event! forms.gle/ZdKP2QvwUGya...

Meeting this Thursday about the proposed pedestrian and bicycle bridge at Pratt Ave in Lincolnwood. This project will be great for increasing connectivity of the Channel Trail.

Want to board a Metra train in Evanston headed for Milwaukee? You might be able to in a few years... www.cbs58.com/news/better-...

Get ready for a one seat ride between Downtown Evanston and Logan Square on the #93 Bus!

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

Vote for more Yellow line stations in SW Evanston in the Cook County railway survey!

IL Lawmakers listened to their communities and embraced the transformative power of reliable, sustainable transit. The $1.5B annual investment allow us to strengthen, modernize, and expand our state’s public transit system. Tap here to thank lawmakers: https://activetrans.quorum.us/campaign/146550/

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...

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.

Support a Yellow Line Station in Evanston 1. Go to: cook-rail-survey-hntbcorp.hub.arcgis.com 2. Pick language and “Start” 3. “Begin Survey” 4. Click "New Feature" on the left sidebar 5. Place a station on the Yellow Line at Dodge, Ridge or Asbury 6. Complete survey in the left sidebar 7. “Create”

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...

Good morning! Last night, Illinois’ legislature passed a law, SB2111, which will fund a major expansion of service for the Chicago region’s transit systems, thanks to new revenue sources. The law also takes a major step forward in coordination between agencies.

Submit a witness slip for transit funding below 1. Fill out your contact info 3. Under "firm/business" put "self" 4. Under "representation" put "self" 5. Under "position" choose "SB2111" and "proponent" 6. Under "testimony" choose "record of appearance only" 7. Agree and "Submit" mbl.ms/mKjrOneOv-0

Mary Ann Ahern is reporting this: Mass transit funding proposal from IL House Dems includes using the gas tax designated for the road fund and also granting authorization for the RTA to vote on a $0.25 tax. Look for floor debate 6:30p tonight