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. Sign up below to get our advocacy alerts and event updates in your inbox. Want to do more? You can also share your experience with unsafe streets in Evanston and which bike and pedestrian improvements should be a top priority for our city.

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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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