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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


Buses wait at the Davis Street CTA station. The city proposed a program to improve bus stops and increase transit accessibility for seniors.

City looks to lower transportation barriers as part of Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge proposal

November 9, 2017

Evanston is looking to lower transportation barriers for the elderly by improving city bus stops as part of its proposal for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, a nationwide grant competition...

Divvy bikes parked at the Northwestern University Library station. As of March 2017, 13,166 bike trips have been started from Evanston since the installation of the original 10 locations in July, Evanston’s transportation and mobility coordinator Katie Knapp said.

Council approves new Divvy station, city will launch membership subsidy program

April 26, 2017

Since the initial installation of Divvy bike stations in Evanston almost a year ago, the city has continued efforts to make the bikes more accessible for all residents. Divvy, a Chicago-based bike-sharing...

One of the ten existing Divvy bike stations in Evanston is outside Norris University Center. City staff included funding for an additional station to be constructed near the Dempster CTA station.

City planning on adding new Divvy bike station

November 1, 2016

A new Divvy bike station may pop up in Evanston next spring, if funding proposed in 2017’s budget is approved by City Council.   Divvy bikes came to Evanston this summer in coordination with Chicago...

City launches new safety campaign, signage program to promote traffic safety

August 29, 2016

Evanston launched a back-to-school crosswalk safety campaign and bicycle signage program earlier this month to improve pedestrian awareness and communication among roadway users. The two programs are...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) attends a City Council meeting. Rainey supported on Monday a moratorium on owners of medallions losing their city-issued taxicab licenses if they are unable to meet an April 30 deadline.

Aldermen discuss preventing taxicab medallion owners from losing licenses

April 26, 2016

City staff will move forward with a plan to prevent owners of medallions — city-issued taxicab licenses — from losing those licenses if they are unable to find a qualified driver by the end of the...

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