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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

A man rides his bike in a buffered bike lane. The city has introduced several new programs, such as the “Let’s Roll Together” campaign, to encourage safe biking.

Evanston promotes bike safety to reduce accidents, tickets

May 29, 2015

As the temperature heats up and bike season approaches, Evanston officials are stressing cycling education to reduce the number of bike-related tickets and accidents. The city has dedicated this month...

Evanston devotes May to bike safety, appreciation

May 8, 2015

Evanston announced Wednesday this May will be “Bike Kick-off Month,” dedicated to improving bicycle safety and respect among riders, drivers and pedestrians on the road. The city is also launching...

Evanston named second most popular Midwest city for bike commuting

November 20, 2013

Evanston is the second most popular city in the Midwest for commuting by bike, according to a new report by the League of American Bicyclists. The Washington, D.C.-based group found 5.3 percent of Evanston...

Wisconsin-based bicycle store Wheel & Sprocket opened its first Illinois branch in downtown Evanston on Thursday.

Bike shop Wheel & Sprocket opens first Illinois location in downtown Evanston

April 1, 2013

Northwestern students and Evanston residents can now get their bikes fixed on their way downtown. Wisconsin-based bicycle shop Wheel & Sprocket opened its first Illinois branch Wednesday, replacing...

A car belonging to Evanston resident Nancy Floy blocks cyclists Sunday on Church Street. Floy acknowledged that parking in the lane was illegal.

Campus bikers push for more safety initiatives in Evanston

November 1, 2012

The completion of a protected bike lane on Church Street has been the most notable of several changes to make Evanston a more bicycle-friendly city, yet many riders feel there is more to be desired when...

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