Evanston Officials Issue Winter Weather Reminders

Press release from the City of Evanston:

UPDATE: Febrary 4, 2021

Voluntary Parking Compliance Requested

Evanston's Public Works Agency is preparing for another weather system expected to enter our area this afternoon bringing up to 3 inches of snow, followed by extremely cold temperatures this weekend.

Public Works crews will be on hand to clear streets throughout the event.

Avoid parking on Snow Routes overnight tonight
Although parking restrictions are not in effect at this time, you can assist Public Works crews by voluntarily avoiding parking on main thoroughfares posted as Snow Routes overnight, from 11 p.m. on Thursday, February 4 until 6 a.m. on Friday, February 5.

Help reduce the need for enforced parking restrictions in the days to come by voluntarily complying with posted Snow Route parking restrictions tonight.

Free parking options extended

Downtown parking garages
To facilitate snow clearing operations, the City has extended free parking in downtown garages through Sun., Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m. Garages are located at:

• Sherman Plaza, 821 Davis St.
• Maple Avenue, 1800 Maple Ave.
• Church Street, 525 Church St.

Drivers will need to present the ticket they received upon entering the garage in order to exit for free.

Garages are currently at approximately 50 percent capacity, and can accommodate many more vehicles.

AMITA Health St. Francis parking garage

AMITA Health is offering free parking in its parking garage, located at Sherman Avenue and Austin Street, through Sun., Feb. 7.

City parking lots
The City is offering free parking in the following surface parking lots until Sun., Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m.:

• Lot 16, 800/900 Noyes St. at the CTA tracks
• Lot 24, 727 Main St.
• Lot 54, Central Street Metra Station
• Lot 27, 1621 Oak Ave.
• Lot 68, 700 block of Howard St.
• Lot 4, Central Street at Stewart Avenue (metered spaces only)
• Lot 51, 927 Noyes St. (metered spaces only)
• Lot 25, 1614 Maple Ave. (metered spaces only)
• James Park, between the west field house and the hill, as well as the south lot near the CTA tracks (NOT the Levy Center parking lot)

View a map of surface parking lots.

District 65 school parking lots
Free parking is available at all Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school parking lots through Sun., Feb. 7.

Additional street parking
As a reminder, daytime parking is available on posted Snow Routes. Crews anticipate clearing any remaining snow from Snow Routes overnight tonight, freeing them up for daytime parking on Tuesday and Wednesday.

In addition, parking meters and pay boxes will not be enforced in the following locations through Sun., Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m.:

• Custer Avenue, between Main and Washington
• Washington Street, between Chicago and Custer
• Madison Street, between Chicago and Custer

Street parking reminder
Parking meters, pay stations and mobile pay zones continue to be enforced. Download the Park Evanston mobile app.

Be a good neighbor, shovel your sidewalks!

Don't forget to clear your sidewalks of snow and ice to allow everyone, including seniors and those with disabilities, to travel safely. As a reminder:

• Property owners and occupants are responsible for clearing sidewalks within 24 hours after any accumulation of snow or ice; paths must be at least 36 inches wide. This includes crosswalks and accessibility ramps.

• All sidewalks and walkways on multi-family properties must be cleared

Get assistance: The Snow Shoveling Assistance Program connects senior and disabled residents with volunteers who are willing to provide snow shoveling services.

Clear snow from trash and recycling containers

Trash and recycling collections will continue this week; however, pickups will be impacted by the snow, and some collections may be delayed. Please clear the area around your trash and recycling container. Crews will not be able to empty your containers if they can't access them. Thank you for your cooperation!

This press release was produced by the City of Evanston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.