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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Evanston public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Speakers across the political spectrum demanded more money for crosswalks, bike lanes and crossing guards after recent crashes, including a child hit on Main Street. The CIP bumps traffic calming from $450K to $520K, which many called insufficient.
Traffic Safety Improvement at Asbury and Greenwood
New all-way stop controls were introduced for residential intersections to enhance neighborhood traffic safety.
New Four-Way Stop at Asbury Avenue and Greenwood Street
To improve neighborhood traffic safety, the city established an all-way stop control at the intersection of Asbury Avenue and Greenwood Street.
City Infrastructure and Transportation Grants
The committee advanced applications for state transportation grants to improve Mason Park North, Church/Dodge, and the Emerson Street underbridge, alongside design engineering changes for the Chicago Avenue corridor.
Dodge Avenue and Mulford Street Yellow Line Station Feasibility Study
The commission is pushing the City Council to back a study for a new CTA Yellow Line station at Dodge and Mulford. This new stop would greatly improve transit access for older adults and residents living with disabilities in the area.