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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


Sue Carlson and Brian Becharas listen during a Citizens Greener Evanston Transportation Task Force meeting on Nov. 11. Members talked about sustainable transportation issues, including how to address snow removal concerns for pedestrians.

Evanston organizations provide sustainable modes of transportation

November 13, 2019

At the corner of some streets in Evanston, there is a special kind of “bus stop.” Here, no vehicle will come pick up students. Instead, a group will walk together to school under the guidance of a...

Evanston sustainability coordinator Kumar Jensen speaks at an Evanston Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group meeting in April. The group is set to finalize its plan Oct. 9.

Group members revise sustainability plan after receiving community feedback

October 2, 2018

Following a review of public concerns at a Tuesday meeting, the Mayor’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan Working Group is set to approve its sustainability plan on Oct. 9. The Climate Action and...

Attendees at a kickoff event for Go Evanston in April 2017. Go Evanston recently established a partnership with Citizens’ Greener Evanston with the aim of promoting green transportation and enhancing street accessibility.

Community organizations join together to pursue carbon-free transportation

May 16, 2018

Citizens’ Greener Evanston recently established a partnership with Go Evanston to improve street accessibility and to advocate for carbon-free transportation in Evanston. The two organizations share...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks out in favor of reconsidering bike lanes on three blocks of Dodge Avenue at Monday’s City Council meeting. Aldermen ultimately voted to keep the lanes intact.

Aldermen vote to keep bike lanes on Dodge Avenue

April 23, 2018

Evanston residents applauded aldermen on Monday as they voted to keep protected bike lanes on Dodge Avenue. The bike lanes — which were installed in summer 2015 — have caused some controversy...

Attendees at a kickoff event for Go Evanston last week. Go Evanston formed to encourage sustainable transportation projects and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and others in Evanston.

New Evanston group pushes for sustainable transportation, safety

April 12, 2017

A new Evanston group aims to advocate for sustainable transportation initiatives in the city as well as safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers. The group, Go Evanston, was founded in January...

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