John Greenfield
In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes the transportation column for the Chicago Reader weekly paper. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.
Recent Posts
Near South Siders Urge the CTA to Expand, Not Cancel, 31st Street Bus Service
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Barring a subsidy from an outside organization, the route could be killed this fall due to low ridership.
Sun-Times Editorial on Expanding Transit and Widening Roads Gets It Half Right
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The paper understands that we need more transit, but doesn't grasp why expressway expansion is at cross-purposes with that goal.
CPD Doubles Down on Claim That Heavy Bike Enforcement Is a Fair Anti-Violence Strategy
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During a "Chicago Tonight" appearance, CPD rep Glen Brooks maintained that the exponentially higher number of tickets written in some Black and Latino communities than white ones is justified.
What’s Just? A Cyclist’s Dilemma After Being Injured by an Undocumented Driver
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Kristen Green from Ghost Bikes Chicago installs memorials to fallen cyclists. But after she experienced traffic violence herself, she faced a moral predicament.
Bikes Are a Key Part of Sunday’s “Blackstone Summer” Youth Empowerment Teach-in
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Sunday's block party at Experimental Station include Youth for Black Lives, Blackstone Bicycle Works, and more.
Right-Turning Dump Truck Driver Fatally Struck Angela Park, 39, in Greektown
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This was the fourth fatal Chicago bike crash involving a right-turning trucker within about two years.
Why the Regional Transit Boards Skew White and Male, and Why That Matters
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The board members' decisions may not always reflect the needs of commuters.
Eyes on the Street: Roscoe and School/Aldine Greenway Begins to Take Shape
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Many curb extensions are under construction on School/Aldine, and a raised bike lane at Roscoe/Broadway is also in the works.
Amtrak’s Midwestern Service Got More User-Friendly This Summer
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Upgrades include easier transfers, students discounts, and bike- and pet-friendly service.
What are Chicago’s Best Places to Get Away From Car Traffic?
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Our readers weighed in with their favorite getaways from traffic noise and smog.
Details on Plans for the Riverwalk Between Michigan Avenue and the Lake
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The improvements include a new elevator to add wheelchair access, and a better bike/ped connection from the Lakeshore East development.
The Gazette Provides a Windshield-View Update on the Stalled Ashland BRT Project
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"Shoppers, shopkeepers, and residents can rest assured" that the project is dead, writes reporter Susan S. Steven, but what about the 8 million-plus people who rode the Ashland bus last year?