Evanston awarded $3 million for Chicago Avenue bike lane and pedestrian improvements

Evanston awarded $3 million for Chicago Avenue bike lane and pedestrian improvements

Evanston will receive $3 million in Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program funding to provide bike lane and pedestrian safety improvements on Chicago Avenue, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.  The Chicago Avenue project is one of 66 proposals that were awarded funding, with projects ranging from transit improvements to beautification and preservation efforts. The Chicago...