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
Better Streets launches campaign to force LSD planners back to the drawing board
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"We don’t have to repeat mistakes of the past -- we have the power to design our own future," they say
Raising city gas tax isn’t a perfect solution, but it could help prevent COVID carmaggedon
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Raising the city gas tax a few cents a gallon would help deter unnecessary car trips while addressing the budget shortfall, without causing undue fiscal pain for residents.
Always use protection: PPE vending machines are coming to Chicago ‘L’ stations
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While the initiative can't hurt, it won't be helpful for people who lack masks -- which are for sale just about everywhere nowadays -- because they can't afford to buy them.
Drink beer, help unclog bikeways at Bike Lane Uprising’s keg-tapping party on 10/29
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BLU helps document bike lane obstructions and mobilize advocates to support the families of fallen cyclists.
Sign of the Times: Chicago-Minneapolis Amtrak service is expanding to twice daily
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The plan for a second daily Amtrak Empire Builder Line run between Chicago and Minneapolis-St. Paul is moving forward thanks to the award of a $31.8 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Lightfoot warns against outdoor socializing, but implies indoor bar, restaurant service is safe
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Lightfoot on backyard hangouts: "I'm here to tell you that that has to stop." But the mayor says relaxed rules on indoor bar and restaurant service isn't to blame for the recent spike in cases.
More streets that would benefit from an “Instant Neighborhood Greenway” treatment
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Streetsblog readers suggested more locations where relatively modest changes to streets could create handy mellow cycling routes.
Bird rolls out half-off e-scooter rides for low-income residents, vets, and seniors
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Bird, one of Chicago's three vendors along with Lime and Spin, announced a half-off rides program for low-income Chicagoans, veterans, and senior citizens, and other groups.
Metra strikes back: Commuter railroad sues Union Pacific for refusing to collect fares
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Today Metra ratcheted up the conflict another notch with a new lawsuit accusing Union Pacific of breach of contract.
Be excellent to each other: How to be a nice person while riding an e-Divvy
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Here are some ideas for to help keep yourself and other people safe when you ride an electric Divvy, as well as courtesy tips to help spread good vibes.
Dominick’s preview: Some argue bike lane layout for new Lincoln Yards bridge is sub-par
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Developer Sterling Bay released plans to extend the Bloomingdale Trail, aka The 606, east from Bucktown to the new enclave, as well as to lengthen Dominick Street.
Hit-and-run driver killed Mitchell Climons, 55, as he walked near 5th Avenue and Pulaski
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Climons was the 22nd pedestrian killed on Chicago streets this year.