Transportation & Mobility

The City's Transportation & Mobility Division within the City Manager's Office works to improve transportation and mobility services throughout Evanston to make it easier for all Evanston community members to get around.

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Getting Around

The city is served by an extensive public transit system as well as streets easily navigable on foot, by bike, and by car. Buses and trains make getting around town and to and from neighboring communities and two major airports convenient

Public Transit: Instead of taking a car next time when you go grocery shopping or head off to work, consider utilizing Evanston's extensive public transportation system, outlined in this section.

Driving: There are still instances where using public transportation or biking may not meet your needs, but just because you need to use a car doesn't mean that owning your own is the only option.

Biking: Evanston benefits from having multiple bike routes and paths, allowing you to use your bike to get to your next destination. This section outlines all the options that Evanston has to offer.

Walking: Evanston is a beautiful city with many destinations located close to one another. This section outlines the areas of Evanston that are experienced best by walking.

Contact the 311 Center to Submit a Request

• Bike Racks
• Public Transit Agency Issue
• Streets and Sanitation 
• Street Sweeping
• Sidewalk - Maintenance
• Senior Transportation/Health Care Clinic
• Taxi Complaints
• Ask a Question / Send a Message

City Policies and Initiatives

Complete and Green Streets Policy Update (Resolution 55-R-17) - The City of Evanston updated its Complete and Green Streets Policy on June 12, 2017. The policy update strengthens the 2014 Policy's design consideration for older adults and people with disabilities; develops an annual reporting structure; and establishes transportation demand management requirements for select private developments. 

Divvy Bike Share Program - The Divvy Bike Share Program rolled into the City of Evanston in June 2016 with 10 stations and 100 bikes. An additional station was added in August 2017. To learn more about this program, where stations are located, and how to become a member, please visit the Divvy Evanston website. In 2026, Evanston's Divvy network will expand to a total of 28+ stations. 

Multi-modal Transportation Plan - This plan provides long-range planning strategies for accommodating all forms of transportation in Evanston.

Anti-idling Ordinance 10-4-18 - Adopted on June 26, 2006, this ordinance prohibits standing or parked vehicles that are over 8,000 lbs. in gross weight from idling their engines for more than five minutes in any 60 minutes. The City of Evanston uses biodiesel (B20) in all of its diesel fleet. B20 has fewer harmful emissions than regular diesel.

Resources

• CTA - The Chicago Transit Authority provides cleaner commuting options through bus and rail service.
• Metra - Metra provides an expansive rail system that connects the entire Chicagoland area.
• Pace - Pace Suburban Bus provides bus service throughout the Evanston community.

Reports

• Bicycle Access Voucher Pilot Report