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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Read about our Slow Rolls and efforts to support the upcoming Evanston Bike Plan Update, in today’s Roundtable article. To get an ambitious plan for safer streets and better biking, we need a robust coalition. Join us for a Slow Roll or volunteer to help ETA! evanstonroundtable.com/2026/09/30/e...

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Evanston Transit Alliance mobilizes residents as city updates bike plan for the first time since 2014 - Evanston RoundTable

ETA volunteers lead and follow the slow-roll group, while other volunteers monitor intersections to help keep riders together. Credit: Ruixin Zhang Liz

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In Streetsblog’s new interview with State Senator Mike Simmons, he voices support for the planned Chicago Ave bike lanes, and discusses his new $300K investment in planning a regional bike network to better connect bike lanes from suburbs like Evanston to Chicago chi.streetsblog.org/2026/09/28/s...

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Sen. Simmons on winning $300K for a bike grid plan, with goal to "start building out that grid over the next several years." - Streetsblog Chicago

He credited the grassroots group Chicago, Bike Grid Now! with proposing "a roadmap of viable potential connected bike routes that could run throughout the city of Chicago and each of peripheral…

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What an amazing day biking together as a community along Ridge. Thanks to all who stopped by our booth to chat about the need for safer streets and sign up to get involved with ETA’s advocacy. If you missed us, reach out to info@evanstontransitalliance.org to learn more and volunteer!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Find ETA in Ridgeville Park for Bike the Ridge this Sunday, September 27th! Talk to us about how pedestrian, bike, and public transit options could be improved in your neighborhood, and how you can support us. We'll be collecting letters about safer streets, and you could win a gift card!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We’ve been having so much fun with our family-friendly slow rolls across Evanston! Tonight join us for a ride through the 3rd and 1st Wards leaving from Snyder Park at 5:45PM!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Asbury needs traffic calming and protected bike lanes with its lower speed limit. We support 9th Ward CM Geracaris's efforts, including a Safe Streets Ordinance to make these changes the default in road reconstruction projects consistent with the new Bike Plan evanstonroundtable.com/2026/09/22/a...

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Residents push for stronger traffic slowing measures along Asbury - Evanston RoundTable

A recently-installed crosswalk mural at Elmwood Avenue and Monroe Street, which is intended to slow traffic. Residents at Tuesday's Ninth Ward meeting

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Don't forget! We need you to show up for safer streets in South Evanston: Tues Sep 22 from 6 to 8PM Join Councilmember Geracaris for a community discussion on bike/ped safety at Prieto Center (430 Asbury Ave). Support protected bike lanes, traffic calming, lower speed limits and enhanced crosswalks

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Roundtable says this is the season for cycling. How are you getting around Evanston by bike this month: Joining the North Shore Century Sep 20? Attending the 9th Ward Meeting on Bike Safety Sep 22? Pedaling with the whole family at Bike the Ridge on Sep 27? evanstonroundtable.com/2026/09/15/w...

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Why September is the season for cycling - Evanston RoundTable

Cyclists will take to the roads on Sunday, Sept. 20, for the Evanston Bicycle Club’s 41st North Shore Century — just one of many opportunities this month

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Show up for safer streets in South Evanston: Tues 9/22 from 6 to 8PM join Councilmember Geracaris for a bike/ped safety meeting at Prieto Center. Ask for protected lanes on Main, Oakton, Asbury + slower lower speed limits and neighborhood traffic calming

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Show up for safer streets in South Evanston: Tonight: ETA Slow Roll, 5:45PM from Leider Park (600 Asbury). All ages, no-drop. Tues 9/22, 6-8PM: Councilmember Geracaris bike/ped safety meeting at Prieto Center. Ask for protected lanes on Main, Oakton, Asbury + slower speeds and traffic calming

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We can’t agree more with today’s guest essay in the Roundtable: Evanston needs to speed up its plan to slow drivers. Cities like Somerville and Hoboken have eliminated traffic deaths through Vision Zero. Evanston can do the same. evanstonroundtable.com/2026/09/14/g...

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Guest essay: Evanston needs to speed up its plan to slow down drivers - Evanston RoundTable

While I was standing on the sidewalk with neighbors watching the recent lunar eclipse, a car raced down our narrow one-way residential street. Barely

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This month kicks off the beginning of the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority. We have high hopes and expectations that NITA can create the truly robust and high quality public transit network Evanston and our region at large deserves, including improvements to bus service and rail accessibility

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

With crossing guard reductions causing safety concerns across Evanston, we need to create permanently safe spaces for people walking and biking, through physical infrastructure and road design, to improve our streets at all times of the day for all road users evanstonroundtable.com/2026/09/03/r...

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District 65 adds crossing guards after outcry; parents say it isn’t enough - Evanston RoundTable

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 parents are expressing concern for student safety following school board cuts to the number and locations of crossing

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join our slow roll tonight at 5:45PM in Mason Park for a loop through the 2nd and 5th Wards. Hope to see you there!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A remarkable transformation is occurring on streets near schools across Chicago: raised crossings, bump-outs and protected bike lanes. We need more improvements like these in Evanston to keep our students walking and rolling to school safely.

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Join the Slow Roll tonight at Leahy Park (1001 Lincoln St) at 5:45 PM. We’ll be pedaling along the future route of the Lincoln-Harrison Greenway. Bring your friends and family!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Tonight! Free Adult Social bike ride to the Skokie Valley Trail, leaving from Fountain Square at 5:30PM. Afterwards, join the Happy Hour at Ridgeville Tavern. Sponsored by Downtown Evanston.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 01/09/2026

Rogers Park & Evanston are next door neighbors, but why's it so difficult to bike between them? Last week, @bikegridnow.org, @evanstontransit.bsky.social and Sen. Mike Simmons hosted a Tour De Border ride showing the challenges of this area, and some of the routes that could use improvement.

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Ride the North Shore Century. Support D65 schools. 🚲 Climate Cycle is bringing together District 65 families and community members for the September 20 North Shore Century, using the ride to raise $20,000 for expanded bike parking and pedal-powered sustainability programming in Evanston schools.

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 28/08/2026

We were out at the Tour De Border ride yesterday, hosted by @bikegridnow.org and @evanstontransit.bsky.social yesterday, and got to hear some of the big challenges biking between neighboring Rogers Park & Evanston, and what infrastructure could help!

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Matthew Eadie @mattheweadie.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Bike interview with State Sen. Mike Simmons tonight, who tells me he secured $300k in the state budget to study connective bike infrastructure between Chicago and the burbs He joined a group tonight touring the Evanston/Chicago border where bike advocates want improved infrastructure connections

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Tonight! Join the Tour de Border with ETA, Chicago Bike Grid Now, and Senator Mike Simmons, for a ride along the Evanston-Chicago border highlighting the disconnects in bike infrastructure and news about how improvements can change this. We hope to see you there!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Join ETA's 3rd Ward Family Slow Roll at 5:45PM Wednesday, August 26th At Snyder Park (Judson & Kedzie). We'll be pedaling through southeast Evanston and along the lakefront. As always, free popsicles for the kids and ETA Stickers... plus a potential special guest/surprise. Don't miss it!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Do you subscribe to ETA’s monthly newsletter? If yes, double check your spam folder to make sure you’re getting our emails, and mark as ‘Not Spam’ if that’s where they were going. If you don’t subscribe, then head on over to our website and sign up: evanstontransitalliance.org

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A CTA Yellow Line station in South Evanston has been a priority for ETA and we’re glad to see the Commission on Aging and Disabilities add their voice in support of restoring rail access to the 8th and 9th Wards for the first time in nearly 80 years. evanstonroundtable.com/2026/08/23/c...

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Commission on Aging and Disabilities urges city to look into restoring Dodge Yellow Line station - Evanston RoundTable

The Evanston Commission on Aging and Disabilities has officially asked the city to study the feasibility of bringing back the Yellow Line Dodge 'L'

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Another amazing Slow Roll last night in South Evanston, joined by 9th Ward Councilmember Juan Geracaris who is a champion for safer streets and better biking in our community. Join the fun at our next Slow Roll, 5:45PM Wednesday August 26th at Snyder Park (Judson & Kedzie) in Ward 3.

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Meet tonight 5:45PM at Leider Park (Asbury Ave & South Blvd) for a casual, family-friendly bike ride through Wards 8 & 9, part of our series Slow Rolls for Safer Streets. We'll build community riding together, and talk about how to take action for safer streets and better biking in Evanston.

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Share the Summer Cycling Education Series with your friends and neighbors who want to ride more in Evanston learn how. Classes include how to ride a bicycle, skills for navigating city streets, and basics of maintenance and repair. evanstonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6a31b82ff56bd86e00b72fdd

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Summer Cycling Series: Learn to Ride

The City of Evanston in partnership with the Evanston Public Library is hosting a Summer Cycling Education Series to help community members learn how to ride a bicycle safely and confidently. The…

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Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · 17/08/2026

Join our first Tour de Border! We're riding with @evanstontransit.bsky.social and @senmikesimmons.bsky.social to talk about biking between Evanston and Chicago's bike routes (and how they do not connect!) 📍 Triangle Park (Hermitage/Juneway Terrace) ⏰ Thursday, August 27th at 6:30p

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Check out this great video recap of last week's Mason Park Slow Roll, part of a new series of ETA family friendly bike rides across Evanston. To join in on the fun, meet us at the next Slow Roll on Wednesday, August 19th at Leider Park (600 Asbury Ave) youtu.be/NmAA30WwZnM?...

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Mason Park Slo-Roll | Evanston IL

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…

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Wow! What an amazing Slow Roll through the 2nd and 5th Wards. We had such a fun time biking together, meeting new friends, and talking about how we can advocate for safer bike routes in Evanston together. Join us next Wednesday for a Slow Roll leaving from Leider Park in the 9th Ward!

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Micheál Podgers @michealpodgers.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🚨 IDOT Survey 🚨 IDOT is conducting is regular survey of residents. This information is extremely useful for advocates who are pushing the state to prioritize transit, biking, walking, and other choices. It’s closes Tuesday 8/11. illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com/public-feedb...

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Public feedback requested for IDOT’s annual transportation survey

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join us on Wednesdays at 5:45 PM for our all-ages slow rolls, building community and support for better bike routes in Evanston... This Week: Mason Park! Plus... we've added an extra ride leaving from Snyder Park on the 4th Wednesday of the month by popular demand. Bring your family and friends!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Had a great slow roll last night along Lincoln! Join us next week Wednesday at 5:45 PM for the next slow roll, a loop of the 2nd and 5th Wards, leaving from Mason Park (1600 Church St).

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

If you want more protected bike lanes and safer streets in Evanston, please sign up to support Evanston Transit Alliance at evanstontransitalliance.org We need grassroots support to make things happen! Huge thanks to @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social for the data which helped make this possible.

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Join ETA to advocate for improved Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Public Transit connectivity in Evanston.

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

When residents speak up for safer streets, change is possible. Evanston could be a truly great biking city, but we need a connected and safe network of protected lanes and paths. Help support ETA and the city’s upcoming Bike Plan Update so we can achieve this!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Evanston Transit Alliance has two great bike rides planned this week: an Adult Ride (10-20 miles) to the North Branch Trail leaving from Fountain Square Tuesday night, and a Slow Roll (3-4 miles) for families along Lincoln/Harrison leaving from Leahy Park Wednesday night. Come out and join us!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New Divvy stations are popping up across Evanston, like this one near the lakefront. We’re so excited to see more people have Divvy as an option for getting around town. Now, we just need better bicycle infrastructure to match.

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

ETA announces Slow Rolls for Safer Streets- A new series of short, easygoing group rides to build community and highlight the need for better bike routes. Join us on August 5 at Leahy Park, August 12 at Mason Park, and/or August 19 at Leider Park. Gather at 5:45PM, roll out by 6:00PM. Join us!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Join the family fun and visit ETA's booth this weekend at Connections for the Homeless' Block Party Family Fest, from 12-4PM Saturday July 25th at Twiggs Park. We want to hear about how pedestrian, bike and public transit could be improved for you, and discuss how you can help advocate for it!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Those biking on Church St such as restaurant-goers, shoppers, and families visiting the library are now safer with new flex-posts. This was a section of bike lane frequently blocked by illegally parked vehicles. Thanks to local advocates, City Staff and Council taking action here to increase safety!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

vanston’s Youth Climate Fund is a great opportunity for those ages 15-24 to apply for <$5,000 sustainability grants. Small scale neighborhood transportation improvements like bike racks, painted crosswalks, and more are eligible. Consider applying today!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Putting Assets to Work (PAW) is a local initiative seeking community input on how to revitalize three underutilized, City of Evanston owned properties near L/Metra stations. Create a free account to vote for ideas such as transit-oriented affordable housing evanstonpaw.org/idea/c182d45...

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Community Ideas

Community engagement platform for sharing ideas and shaping the future of Severance Town Center

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Safer crosswalks near Foster & Haven schools plus a lower speed limit on Emerson are coming soon— solid wins for bike/ped safety. We could go further, though, with increased funding and ambition to build more widespread and robust traffic calming like raised crosswalks and intersections.

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

We love seeing local leaders getting around town by bike! Have you used the new Church St painted bike lanes in Skokie? We look forward to the future *protected* lanes in Evanston which will connect from Skokie’s new route east to ETHS and Downtown!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Meet in Fountain Square 5:30PM on Tuesday, July 7 for our next adult social ride on the Channel Trail. We’ll have a fast group going 20mi, and a leisure group going 10. Join us after for happy hour at Ridgeville Tavern. RSVP at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

17 new Divvy docks are coming to Evanston! This exciting expansion will make Divvy an even more convenient option for getting around town. New locations are blue dots on the map. Subscribe to the city’s mobility newsletter to receive news like this in your inbox: lnks.gd/3/3XH67L8

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We had a fantastic slow roll ride last night building community and support for a safer east west bike route on Lincoln-Harrison in North Evanston. These rides will repeat on the first Wednesday night of each month, and we hope to announce routes in other neighborhoods soon!

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Evanston Transit Alliance @evanstontransit.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Lincoln-Harrison Greenway is one (of many) east-west corridors that ETA wants upgraded for safer biking as part of the city’s upcoming new Bike Plan. Join us on a monthly, family-friendly slow roll ride to show support, starting 5:45PM this Wednesday at Leahy Park (2404 Lincoln St).

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