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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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...

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

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!

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).

Meet at Leahy Park on July 1st at 5:45PM to join an all ages and abilities slow roll ride in support of a safer east-west bike route in North Evanston: the Lincoln-Harrison Greenway. Rides will continue monthly (weather permitting) until the Greenway becomes a reality!

A continuous bike path on the east side of the Channel is getting paved in sections starting this summer, finishing with a Dempster St underpass in 2027/28. ETA has been credited for its support—projects like this only happen when strong resident and advocate voices speak up for safer bike routes.

Meet at Davis CTA station 11:15AM this Saturday to join our summer transit hike to the Chicago Botanic Gardens! We’ll take Pace Bus 213 at 11:25AM and get to the Gardens around Noon. We’ll return at 4:25PM for arrival back in Evanston by 5:00PM. For more info visit evanstontransitalliance.org/events

In People for Bikes’ 2026 Rankings, Evanston scored 41/100, below peer cities like Ann Arbor, MI, or Somerville, MA. As work continues on Evanston’s new Bike Plan, we need a bold and comprehensive vision for a safe network, and a plan to get it built. cityratings.peopleforbikes.org/cities/evans...

Join us Thursday, June 11th at 5:30PM for a family friendly bike event in support of the Lincoln-Harrison Greenway, a safe and direct east-west cycling route for North Evanston that would connect regional trails, schools, parks, and Northwestern.

Our next adult social bike ride of the year departs Fountain Square at 5:30PM Tuesday, June 2nd. We’ll pedal through Rogers Park to Chicago’s Lakefront Trail. Post-ride Happy Hour at Ridgeville Tavern with a gift card raffle and 10% off food and drink. RSVP at downtownevanston.org/evanstonrides

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.

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.

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

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 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

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!

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

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

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

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...