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
Man, 74, struck by motorcyclist was 2nd pedestrian killed in Humboldt within 2 days
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It's unclear why a car driver who failed to yield to the motorcyclist, contributing to the crash, wasn't ticketed.
Hit-and-run driver strikes another car in Humboldt Park, killing woman crossing street
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The victim was the 13th person killed while walking on Chicago streets this year.
Streetsblog Chicago is hiring a part-time, bilingual Latino Communities Reporter
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Streetsblog Chicago is seeking a bilingual reporter to contribute one article a week on transportation issues relevant to Latino communities in the city and the suburbs.
Deep discounts on CTA fare passes have helped fuel pandemic ridership recovery
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The agency is crediting the sale with spurring a nearly 70 percent increase in average ridership among pass users.
Driver killed cyclist Jason Hardt, 48, on road where protected bike lanes were removed
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When safe bike infrastructure is downgraded or delayed, it can have deadly consequences.
50 couples will get hitched at the car-free Mag Mile event “Mode, Marriages, and Murals”
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Sundays on State is over but there are some more fun-sounding car-free events planned for North Michigan Avenue.
Despite 85% increase in cycling on Leland, Slow Street was taken down 3 months early
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If the Leland Slow Street treatment very successful in encouraging biking this year, why did it make sense to take it down during peak cycling season?
Study: 15-minute walk/bike access to key resources is not enough to guarantee prosperity
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While the 15-minute city is a great goal for Chicago, that alone will not guarantee equitable outcomes.
CDOT wants input on project to make the heart of Englewood safer and more vibrant
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Hopefully the Englewood streetscape project be a successful example of how making a retail corridor a safer and more pleasant place to walk, bike, ride transit , and shop can foster a most peaceful, prosperous, and vibrant community.
Metra holds virtual meeting on $262.3M project to replace UP North bridges Thursday
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The initiative will rebuild eleven 120-year-old Union Pacific North line bridges in Lakeview and Lincoln Park.
Chicago motorist stops have spiked over the years, with far more Black drivers detained
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Regardless of the transportation mode, Black Chicagoans are much more likely to be detained by police than their white counterparts.
Why haven’t police arrested the driver who killed Linda Mensch?
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Despite testimony at least three witnesses, police camera footage, a license plate number, and the name of the vehicle owner, no one is in custody.