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
Here’s Where You Can Test Ride Scooters for Free This Weekend
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If you're going to try out one of these (potentially dangerous) gadgets, you'd better know what you're doing. Get tips from the pros at these kick-off events.
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Pedestrian Louis Jerry Ward, 74, in Chatham Last March
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The Chicago Police Department initially classified the case as a bicycle fatality, but officials now say there have been no Chicago bike death so far in 2019.
Traffic Fiasco at Uber Driver Party Highlights Why Ride-Hailing Is Awful for Cities
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Uber drivers could have avoided an hour-long traffic delay if they'd been encouraged to take transit to the party.
Ready or Not, 10 Different Scooter Companies Hit the Streets Starting Saturday
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Will the scooters be an asset to Chicago's sustainable transportation network, or will they introduce a new set of dangers and annoyances to urban life? Only time will tell.
Pedestrian Deaths Are Down 40%, but a March Bike Fatality Went Unreported
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Overall traffic on-street deaths are down 30 percent compared to this time last year.
Drivers Struck Pedestrians on Ashland in Both Andersonville and Englewood Saturday
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The fact that two critical or fatal crashes took place on Ashland on the same day is not simply a coincidence -- street design played a role in these tragedies.
Midwest Amtrak Routes Will Get More Bike-Friendly With Onboard Racks
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Vertical bike racks are coming to all state-supported routes in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, starting in mid-2020.
New City Bike Map Includes Upcoming Greenways, Safety Tips for Motorists
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New features also include a guide to using the new separated paths on the Lakefront Trail and a chart showing which kind of electric vehicles may be ridden in bike lanes.
More Evidence That the O’Hare Express Vaporware Boondoggle Is Dead as a Doornail
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Think of all the useful projects that could have been pursued if all of that brainpower and staff time hadn't been wasted pursuing Emanuel's pipe dream.
Bird Flips Us a New Shareable Electric Gizmo, the 2-Seater “Cruiser” Moped
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The new gadget is likely safer than a scooter, but would still appeal to people who don't want to exercise or get sweaty, but would it be legal in Chicago?]
Here Are the Deets on Good Transportation Stuff Earmarked in the Infrastructure Bill
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From rail service to Rockford, to an extension of St. Louis Metro Link farther into Illinois, the plan includes plenty of specifics.
Pritzker’s Nearly $45B Capital Plan Is Way Better for Transportation Than Expected
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23 percent of the total transportation spending will go towards transit, twice as much as expected, and walking and biking will get $50 million a year.