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
Advocates laud Lightfoot’s pick of Studio Gang’s Gia Biagi as transportation chief
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Biagi comes to CDOT from Jeanne Gang's renowned design firm Studio Gang.
Preckwinkle at Active Trans meeting: The South Side Metra plan would promote racial equity
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The Cook County board president discussed why the proposal is an example of an equitable initiative that focuses resources on communities that need them the most.
Take a virtual ride on the new Riverview bike/ped bridge
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The attractive new bridge is a handy new option for northwest-southeast bike commuting.
After backlash from cyclists, Ald. King dropped plan to downgrade the Drexel bike lanes
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King proposed allowing car parking along the boulevard's median, with would have relocated the bike lane back into the door zone.
A BILL OF GOODS: Why are We Putting Up With Parking-Protected Bike Lanes?
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The Wisconsin capital is pursuing parking-protected bike paths, but adding a bike lane next to cars incentivizes driving and creates dangerous situations.
A CDOT show-and-tell on this year’s new bikeways, and what’s on deck for 2020
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Highlights included concrete upgrades, new bike bridges, and ten miles of upcoming South Side bike lanes to compliment the Divvy expansion.
ATA launches petition to counter Lightfoot’s opposition to South Side Metra plan
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Sign the petition to help convince the mayor to stop stonewalling the proposal by her former mayoral rival Toni Preckwinkle.
Lincolnwood may save a bike lane plan that was almost scrapped due to parking worries
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A new proposal calls for preserving one parking lane and installing a two-way protected bike lanes on the south side of the street.
Chicago’s Bus Priority Zone program shifts into high gear
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The city hopes to relieve route bottlenecks with short stretches of bus-only lanes and other upgrades. But bolder steps are needed if we really want to make the bus a more appealing travel option.
Madison median removals: Letting people drive faster is a ped safety improvement?
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No, widening travel lanes for drivers is not a win for pedestrian safety.
Streetsblog Chicago updates: Our fundraising campaign and staff changes
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Courtney Cobbs has signed on as a part-time writer, and our fund drive deadline has been extended until New Year's.
The car-centric status quo, not bus lanes, would “take up too much road” on LSD
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We need to disregard the small-minded concern of the car-focused and redesign the drive in the manner that's best for our city and our planet.