John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.

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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 9

John Greenfield

July 9, 2026

Complete Streets

This year People for Bikes’ City Ratings ranked Chicago as tied with El Paso for the worst large U.S. city for biking. Here’s CDOT’s response.

John Greenfield

July 8, 2026

Sustainable Transportation Advocacy

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday July 8

John Greenfield

July 8, 2026

Sustainable Transportation Advocacy

Calling out in transit: Advocates ridicule mayor for re-nominating NITA-skeptical Barclay, Pastor Eaddy to new CTA board, leaving behind eTOD expert Requejo

John Greenfield

July 7, 2026

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, July 7

John Greenfield

July 7, 2026

Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 6

John Greenfield

July 6, 2026

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 3

John Greenfield

July 3, 2026

CTA

As the CTA approaches a major governance change, many alders “ghosted” it’s quarterly City Council hearing once again

CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen reported gains in ridership and workforce, plus decreases in schedule delays and crime.

Ellen Steinke

July 2, 2026

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, July 2

John Greenfield

July 2, 2026

Complete Streets

A win for Archer Avenue traffic safety project supporters: The “Archer Avengers” Astroturfed opposition seems to have called it quits

John Greenfield

July 1, 2026

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