Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | View in browser
Evanston Public Works crews have begun to clear streets following the snowfall. To facilitate snow clearing operations, the following parking restrictions will be enforced today, February 12 from 11 p.m. until tomorrow, February 13 at 6 a.m. Vehicles in violation are subject to ticketing and towing.
For towing information, contact at (847) 448-4311.
Snow Route Parking Restrictions
The City kindly requests that community members assist in keeping our main thoroughfares clear by refraining from parking on designated Snow Routes (PDF) overnight tonight.
Please refer to the street parking sign for information regarding the timing of snow route parking restrictions.
 Reminder: Emergency sirens to sound
To remind community members to move their vehicles from designated snow routes, emergency sirens will sound at 8:15 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, February 12.
 Free Off-Street Parking Options Available
To facilitate snow clearing operations, the following parking garage is open for free parking.
Maple Avenue Downtown Parking Garage
The City is offering free parking in the Maple Avenue downtown parking garage, located at 1800 Maple Ave., through Sunday, February 16 at 11:59 p.m. Drivers may receive a ticket upon entering the garage but will not need it to exit; parking garage gates will be open.
Regular parking fees will apply at the Sherman Plaza and Church Street parking garages.
For more information, please call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.
 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.
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Do not push snow onto adjacent streets, sidewalks or alleys.
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As snow rolls off plows, it will sometimes accumulate in driveway aprons, sidewalks and parkways. This is unavoidable, and it is the homeowner's responsibility to keep their sidewalks clear. (See below for a driveway shoveling tip.)
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Remove snow from your steps and driveway so that essential workers, including Post Office carriers, first responders, and delivery drivers who often carry packages and carts, have a clear path to safely approach homes and businesses.
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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.
- Clear snow from around trash and recycling containers so that crews can access and empty them.
- Adopt a fire hydrant. Clear snow so that first responders can see and access it in the event of an emergency.
Get assistance: The Snow Shoveling Assistance Program connects senior and disabled residents with volunteers who are willing to provide snow shoveling services.
 Driveway Shoveling Tip
Have a driveway? Shovel snow in the same direction that traffic is moving and clear snow from the opposite side to provide a space for plows to drop snow.
 Reminder: Clear the area around refuse carts
Clear snow from around your trash and recycling carts so that crews can access and empty them.
WINtering together
 Review these helpful winter reminders. (Watch video in Spanish.)
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