Evanston’s bike lanes are frequently blocked by illegally parked vehicles. Paint/flex posts are not protection, and as this video shows, enforcement is inconsistent and temporary. Church and Davis need concrete barriers before someone on bike- like a child going to the library- is injured or killed.

Free parking encourages car use, disincentivizes taking transit, and increases congestion. Studies show customers arriving by foot, bike, bus, or train shop more often and spend more per month. Let's support local businesses with real solutions that align with Evanston's climate and mobility goals.

Expanding Yellow Line service in Evanston with new infill station(s) is the subject of this article from the Daily Northwestern, featuring supportive quotes from 8th and 9th Ward Council Members Matt Rodgers and Juan Geracaris, as well as ETA’s own Rob Keding! dailynorthwestern.com/2026/05/25/c...

Powerful quotes from Evanstonians in the Daily Northwestern’s coverage of the Ride of Silence: “It’s a matter of safety and dignity to people who… bicycle.” “We have a responsibility as a community to make safer infrastructure.” “Cyclists… need to be seen.”

Thanks to all who attended the 2026 Evanston-Skokie Ride of Silence, and for the elected officials and police officers who joined as well. We honored those who have been killed or injured on our roads and sent a strong message in support of safer streets and more protected bike infrastructure.

Today at 7PM is our Ride of Silence. Don’t miss this important opportunity to bike in memory of those killed and injured on our streets and to raise awareness for improved safety and infrastructure. Meet outside Wheel and Sprocket at 1027 Davis St.

CDOT's Economic Impacts of Bike Lanes Study provides data combating common, false narratives. After bike lanes were added sales tax revenue and employment increased, crashes dropped, and almost all residents supported bike lanes even when parking was consolidated. api.chicago.gov/filenet5/ser...

As Skokie once again discusses extending the Yellow Line to Old Orchard (a great idea- which ETA strongly supports), rebuilding stations along the existing rail line in South Evanston has never seemed more timely. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/12/s...

Our annual Ride of Silence is an important and powerful event we need you to attend: a one hour slow roll silent procession in memory of those killed or injured on our streets. Meet us outside Wheel & Sprocket (1027 Davis St) at 7PM on Wednesday, May 20th.

New developments in Evanston near transit no longer have to meet excessive parking requirements. This will reduce costs, create more housing, and lower car dependency. But to build on this progress, we need more investment in our ped, bike, and transit systems evanstonroundtable.com/2026/05/10/c...

Here’s a great roundup of regional bike infrastructure in-progress. Stay tuned for more information regarding Evanston’s Bike Plan update, which should identify additional routes to create a truly safe and connected network for all ages and abilities. evanstonroundtable.com/2026/05/10/e...

Thanks for joining our first ride of the year! Plenty more coming up: Ride of Silence on May 20th at 7PM, and five more Adult Social Rides, the first Tues of each month at 5:30PM. Let's build community and raise awareness for better bike infrastructure, together dailynorthwestern.com/2026/05/06/c...

Celebrate Bike Month with us this Tuesday Night (May 5th) on our Adult Social Ride leaving from Fountain Square at 5:30PM. After, join happy hour at Ridgeville Tavern with a 10% discount on food & beverage and a chance to win a $25 Evanston E-Gift card. Register at downtownevanston.org/evanstonrides

Great to see... We've heard feedback from many residents talking about how much of a game-changer Sunday service on the #93 has been. Let's do the #201 next!

Evanston’s Bike Plan Update is still underway… but let’s not leave out our friends to the west! Building a complete bike network requires connectivity between municipalities. Take some time to fill out this survey for better bike infrastructure in Skokie: engage.cmap.illinois.gov/skokie-bike-...

@danielbiss.bsky.social, Evanston mayor and Dem nominee for Congress, rode with ETA leaders along the Sheridan Rd protected bike lane in solidarity with @bikeleague.org @atalliance.bsky.social @waba.org and all others fighting against Trump admin threats to safe streets #BikeLanesSaveLives

Kudos to City of Evanston staff and officials for ensuring a separated bikeway and walking lane will remain open along Chicago Ave during construction. This shows great awareness and dedication to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

Save the date for 3 ETA bike rides next month: 5:30PM May 5 @ Fountain Square, Adult Social Ride to Green Bay Trail 7:00PM May 20 @ Wheel and Sprocket, Ride of Silence honoring those killed and injured on our streets 9:30AM May 24 @ Long Field, Family Ride to support the Lincoln-Harrison Greenway

We’re very excited about the Oakton Street 4 to 3 (road diet) project breaking ground this year. Combined with planned improvements along Church and Old Orchard, east-west connectivity in Skokie will be greatly improving. www.therecordnorthshore.org/2026/04/08/c...

Great coverage of the Life After Cars event by the Daily Northwestern. We’re so grateful to the authors for sharing their time and wisdom with us! If you weren’t able to purchase a copy of the book, you can do so at www.lifeaftercars.com dailynorthwestern.com/2026/04/07/c...

We had an unbelievable turnout last night for Life After Cars! Evanston is excited and ready to take local action advocating for a world beyond car dependency. Thanks to all who attended and for the amazing authors @thewaroncars.bsky.social @brooklynspoke.bsky.social @sgoodyear.bsky.social

Tomorrow night join us from 6:30-8PM at Sketchbook Brewery in Evanston for a casual, fun meet and greet! Copies of Life After Cars will be available for purchase and signing. Plus, you’ll be supporting two local pro-bike small businesses. Don’t miss out! 🚴‍♂️🍺

A free circulator bus service will operate in Evanston every Saturday evening this spring (starting tonight!) as a pilot program. We want to see this as a permanent service with expanded days/hours, so be sure to ride this spring and give positive feedback! evanstonroundtable.com/2026/04/03/e...

You know what they say: If at first you don't succeed… bring in the professionals 💪 @thewaroncars.bsky.social Calling all reinforcements: Join us at 6:30PM on April 6 at Sketchbook Brewery (821 Chicago Ave in Evanston) Meet the authors, get your book signed, and let’s strategize on advocacy!

RSVP to attend our April 6 event with the authors of Life After Cars! Ask your burning questions, hear the stories behind the book and get a signed copy. You’ll also be supporting Pro-Bike Businesses: Booked Evanston and Sketchbook Brewery have championed the Chicago Ave Protected Bike Lane project

Getting psyched about another season of social bike rides as part of our collaboration with Downtown Evanston. Register now for free at downtownevanston.org/evanstonrides and check out a recap of last year’s trips: youtu.be/-00XsVhVKQQ?...

Help support this fantastic bill (SB3478 - SCA1, directing CMAP to create a regional bike network plan) from our friends at @bikegridnow.org by submitting a witness slip as a proponent at ilga.gov/Senate/heari...

We’re thrilled have Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, authors of Life After Cars and hosts of @thewaroncars.bsky.social coming to Evanston for a meet and greet/ book signing on April 6 from 6:30-8PM at Sketchbook Brewing, 821 Chicago Ave RSVP at www.evanstontransitalliance.org/events/life-after-cars

We need your help to pass the Safety Stop! Fill out our action alert to send an email message to your IL State Representative asking them to support HB4660! This is a past due update to the rules of road to support the safety of bicyclists and is a proven way to reduce crashes in intersections.

Fed up with cars parked in paint only lanes? Want safer streets and more protected bike routes to schools and businesses? You have 48 hours left to submit feedback on the city’s Bike Plan Feedback map! Visit communityremarks.com/evanston Map closes March 15. Don’t let your voice be left out!

Both candidates for the State Senate race spoke about their vision for transit improvements, including a Yellow Line CTA station in South Evanston, as part of the RoundTable’s video interviews. Props to @alexhairysun.bsky.social for this voting resource with great questions! Vote on/before March 17!

We've been supporting the idea of a free local circulator bus in Evanston, and now you've got a chance to support a pilot service this spring! Every Saturday evening from 6:00–9:00 PM between April 4 and June 20, 2026

Kelly Mack of Mack’s Bike and Goods has created a petition for Evanston City Council to include bike and pedestrian safety a top priority in their 2025–2029 strategic goals. Evanston residents- please sign and share! And support local small businesses like Mack’s! www.change.org/p/prioritize...

bit.ly/4cxzUAy Vote for your favorite of the top 10 names for Evanston's new bike lane sweeper!

“Attendees raised concerns about… addressing gaps in bike routes near District 65 schools, others voicing concerns about… biking along Central Street after football games. ‘Kids shouldn’t have to ride in traffic,’ said Kelly Mack, who runs Mack’s Bike & Goods with her husband, Sam.”

We’ve gotten lots of requests for bike busses to D65 schools. Learn how you could organize one at this training session in Chicago next week!

Resident input is being accepted on a traffic management plan for the new Ryan Field. This is an opportunity to support improvements such as: a free bicycle valet service, Divvy dock, protected bike lanes on Central and Lincoln Streets, and CTA station elevators. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It’s the final bike plan Ward meeting! Make your voice heard for safer streets and better biking: 6–9 PM at Westminster Place Address: 1 Calvin Circle (Enter near the Kimble Fitness Center) And don’t forget to drop pins on the interactive map before March 15! Communityremarks.com/evanston

Evanston is leading the way, thanks to Daniel Biss @danielbiss.bsky.social , Jonathan Nieuwsma and Juan Geracaris! Great job expanding biking options, safer, greener, and easier travel for everyone. 🚴‍♀️🌱

Today’s the #93 California/Dodge Bus Crawl to Logan Square! Meet us at Davis CTA by Noon or join at another stop along the way. Buy a 1-Day CTA Pass from the Ventra app or a ticketing machine and remember to drink responsibly!

This Saturday, February 28! Our #93 Dodge Bus Crawl departs Davis CTA Station in Evanston at 12:00PM. Join us all day or meet up along the way (see schedule). Besides buying your own drinks/food, the only required purchase is a $5 CTA Day Pass. RSVP at: evanstontransitalliance.org/events

We're grateful for these local leaders who are prioritizing the infrastructure and climate-forward dialogue that keeps Evanston moving toward a safer, greener future.

The City of Evanston is having a naming contest for its brand new Bike Lane Sweeper. Bluesky community, I expect great things: arts.formstack.com/forms/bike_l...

We need ALL our bike supporters and safe street advocates to attend and give feedback at the FINAL Bike Plan Update Ward Meeting: 6–9 PM Tuesday, March 3rd at Westminster Place, 3200 Grant St Help us advocate for a complete network of protected lanes and greenways for all ages and abilities!

Evanston’s Bike Plan update is about more than safer streets and better biking… it’s about climate action too! Send a letter to your council member and drop pins on the interactive map by visiting the @runonclimate.bsky.social call to action below! runonclimate.advocacyai.com/action/pXN2l...

Saturday, February 28th we’re celebrating the extension of CTA Route #93 to Logan Square with a bus crawl! It’s like a bar crawl, but using a bus to get between stops. We’ll depart from the Davis CTA Station bus terminal at noon. RSVP here to let us know you’re coming: forms.gle/6zoWgY4zENVM...

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.

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

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.