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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

Looking northeast on Roosevelt and Independence. Image: Google Maps

Hit-and-run driver killed Angela R. Mcknight, 49, crossing street in Lawndale on Memorial Day

By John Greenfield | May 30, 2023 | No Comments
Tragically, a hit-and-run SUV driver fatally struck Angela R. Mcknight, 49, as she crossed the 1200 block of South Independence Drive yesterday evening  in the Lawndale neighborhood.
CTA President Dorval Carter (bottom left) and board members at a board meeting on May 10, 2023. Image: CTA

The CTA answered my FOIA on its board’s low ridership – on the day I was put in a coma

By John Greenfield | May 24, 2023 | No Comments
The CTA didn't provide me a FOIA response for months, and then finally did so at a time when I was unable to read it.
Rick Lomas and his his wife Zena.

CPD has not arrested driver who killed cyclist Rick Lomas on May 7

By John Greenfield | May 23, 2023 | No Comments
A fatal hit-and-run bike crash that took place on Sunday, May 7, in Humboldt Park is still unsolved by the Chicago Police Department.
My bike on the Amtrak Saluki train to Carbondale, IL. Photo: John Greenfield

An update on the resumption of Streetsblog Chicago

By John Greenfield | May 22, 2023 | No Comments
Thanks to everyone who has helped to make Streetsblog Chicago's recovery possible. Please wish us luck as we proceed with the current situation. And thank you for continuing to read SBC!
A CDOT crew member uses forklift to transport a curb for bike lane protection on Broadway in Uptown. Photo: CDOT

Eyes on the street: Curb protection is bustin’ out all over

By John Greenfield | Apr 19, 2023 | No Comments
Chicago Department of Transportation crews are busy making good on CDOT's promise to upgrade all existing "protected" bike lanes with precast concrete curbs by the end of 2023.
Yesterday inbound traffic on the Kennedy near Lawrence was moving slowly but steadily. Photo: John Greenfield

Ridership numbers suggest transit is partly to thank for relatively little Kennedy drama

By John Greenfield | Apr 19, 2023 | No Comments
Despite the significantly longer Kennedy travel times, there hasn't been much uproar about the project creating a carpocalypse.
BART Transit Ambassadors. Photo: BART

What if we applied the Transit Ambassadors model to create safe, orderly public spaces?

By John Greenfield | Apr 18, 2023 | No Comments
This could be a cost-effective way to promote public safety, help at-risk individuals, create jobs, and improve downtown's reputation as a safe, fun place to spend time.
89th/Cottage looking north. Image: Google Maps

Man, 59, fatally struck by driver at 89th/Cottage is third Chatham ped fatality this year

By John Greenfield | Apr 17, 2023 | No Comments
The man was the 13th person walking to be struck and killed on Chicago streets this year.
Screenshot of the CTA's Blue Line livestream web page as it appeared at 8:23:50 this morning.

Commuters Take Action uses the CTA’s Blue Line livestream to protest spotty service

By John Greenfield | Apr 17, 2023 | No Comments
Unfortunately, the CTA won't be able to run significantly more trains systemwide until staffing is closer to full strength again, and that means improving conditions for workers.
A speed camera on North Avenue near Pulaski Road in Humboldt Park. Photo: John Greenfield

CDOT quietly relocated 16 ineffective speed cameras. What impact will that have on safety?

By Cameron Bolton and John Greenfield | Apr 13, 2023 | No Comments
The Chicago Department of Transportation, which oversees the program, said this was done in response to last year's UIC study of our city's speed cameras.
A red Line train at Roosevelt Station. Photo: John Greenfield

CTA boasts of better reliability, offers new deets on hiring, CTA Action says more is needed

By John Greenfield | Apr 12, 2023 | No Comments
While the CTA continues to make increment progress in reliability and staffing, Commuters Take Action says it's not nearly enough to get the system where it needs to go.
The Blue Line is unhindered by traffic jams on the Kennedy. Photo: John Greenfield

What are agencies doing to ease Kennedy lane closure pain, and what should they do?

By Cameron Bolton and John Greenfield | Apr 10, 2023 | No Comments
IDOT and other local transportation agencies are taking steps to address the challenges this project may pose for people commuting by both cars and more sustainable modes.
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