A two-way protected bike lane along Chicago Avenue may result in some inconvenience initially but will contribute to a safer and more prosperous corridor in the long run, the executive board of Downtown Evanston recently said in a statement.
The seven-member board approved language at its Dec. 12 meeting expressing support for the Chicago Avenue enhancement project that will extend protected bike lanes south from Davis Street to Howard Street, confirmed Andy Vick, executive director of the nonprofit group. Downtownevanston.org provides marketing, special event planning and other services to the downtown business district, which includes more than 250 businesses.
The Evanston Transit Alliance, which advocates for improved bicycle, pedestrian and public transit, had asked the group to take a position, according to Vick.
(Left) Councilmember Clare Kelly was among the members of the city’s Finance & Budget Committee last week, urging City Manager Luke Stowe to take another look at staffing levels in his proposed 2027 budget.
Retail activation strategist Claire Seizovic proposed the idea for the city’s new small business retail incubator and pop-up program which made its debut at Bookman’s Alley in downtown Evanston last week. The shared marketplace will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m., to 6 p.m. through December 31. Admission is free.
