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
The Most Common Chicago Ride-Hailing Trip Is a 1-Mile Hop From River North to the Loop
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The most common types of ride-hailing trips are short, downtown jaunts, many of which could easily be done by more sustainable modes.
Logan Affordable TOD Opponents Discuss Their Concerns, Proponents Clap Back
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The group opposing the project says they want an RFP process and changes to the design. The local alderman says they're actually opposed to the 100 units of affordable housing.
Q & A: Right-on-Red Etiquette for Cyclists, Roosevelt Bus Route, and Metra Signage
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Where's the best place to stand with your bike while waiting for a red? Why doesn't the Roosevelt bus go to the planetarium anymore? And why don't Metra trains have better signage?
Series of Attacks on Cyclists on the South Lakefront Trail
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Several cyclists have been approached from behind on the Lakefront Trail in Kenwood, pulled off their bikes and robbed in early April.
Breakin’ the Law: What Should We Do About Cyclists Who Don’t Play By the Rules?
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While some kinds of lawbreaking on two wheels are truly inexcusable, most should be addressed with better infrastructure rather than enforcement, and some shouldn't be illegal at all.
Divvy Deal Passes, and Uber Fails to Buy the Future of Chicago Bike-Share
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Uber's month-long misinformation campaign against the Divvy/Lyft deal ultimately failed, meaning Chicago will get citywide expansion while maintaining public control of bike-share.
Despite Uber’s Misinformation Campaign, Divvy Expansion Deal Passes in Committee
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Uber has apparently spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to kill the city's deal with Lyft, but ultimately aldermen advanced the proposal to the full Council for a vote on Wednesday.
“Bicycle / Race” Author Adonia Lugo Offers Advice on Building “Human Infrastructure”
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Lugo discussed why cities need to pay as much attention to the "software" of community relationships as the hardware of transportation infrastructure.
High-Definition Security Cameras Are Now Ubiquitous on the CTA Rail System
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Since May 2018, 660 existing cameras have been upgraded to high-definition and 340 cameras have been added, using revenue from the city's ride-hailing tax.
Lightfoot Made Big Plans for Transportation; Let’s Make Sure She Follows Through
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Here's a list of Lightfoot's key promises on traffic safety, enforcement, transit, TOD, biking, ride-hailing, and more. Streetsblog will help push her to keep them.
The $17 Million Belmont Blue Line Station Rehab Prioritizes Form Over Function
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The fancy Space-Age awning probably won't do a good job of keeping bus customers dry, but the city apparently hopes it will attract more development to Avondale.
Q & A: Why Doesn’t the Fullerton Bus Go to the Lake, and Why Doesn’t Amtrak Go to Madison
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The Chicago Transportation Authority looks at the #74 bus stops short, and why there's no rail service from Chicago to Mad City.