Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 | View in browser
Evanston’s Public Works Agency continues its all-hands-on-deck response following 18 inches of snow accumulation – one of the highest totals in the Chicago area.
Crews are currently working around the clock in 12-hour shifts to clear streets, City parking lots, and park pathways. Additional City staff, including recycling collection personnel, have been redeployed to assist with snow clearing and plowing efforts. Due to the enormous amount of snow, it’s anticipated that cleanup efforts will continue throughout this week.
To facilitate ongoing snow clearing operations, the following parking restrictions are in effect. Vehicles in violation are subject to ticketing and towing.
Snow Emergency In Effect Today, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
 Snow Emergency sign example.
A Snow Emergency remains in effect today. Snow Emergency even/odd parking restrictions apply to streets with parking on both sides that are not posted as Snow Routes.
Parking is prohibited on sides of the street with odd-numbered addresses today, Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Most streets with parking on one side only now have permanent “ODD date” or “EVEN date” signs that allow them to be plowed during Snow Emergencies. Please follow the posted signage.
Emergency sirens will sound at 7:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on Snow Emergency days.
 Free parking options available
Downtown parking garages
Free parking continues to be available in downtown garages through Fri., Feb. 19 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.
AMITA Health St. Francis parking garage
AMITA Health is offering free parking in its parking garage, located at Sherman Avenue and Austin Street, through Fri., Feb. 19.
City parking lots
The City is offering free parking in the following surface parking lots through Fri., Feb. 19:
- 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.
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:
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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.
- Remove snow from your steps and driveway so that essential workers, including Post Office carriers, first responders, and delivery drivers, have a clear path to safely approach homes and businesses.
- All sidewalks and walkways on multi-family properties must be cleared.
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If removing the snow is not possible, use salt or sand to eliminate the hazard.
Get assistance: The Snow Shoveling Assistance Program connects senior and disabled residents with volunteers who are willing to provide snow shoveling services.
 Trash and recycling collections impacted
Some trash and recycling collections will be delayed this week. Help crews stay on schedule by clearing the area around your containers.
 Adopt a hydrant
Clearing the area around fire hydrants will help make them visible and accessible in the event of an emergency.
WINtering together
 Review these helpful winter reminders. (Watch video in Spanish.)
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