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
Q & A: Why Do the Western Bus Lines Terminate Where They Do?
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Why do the various #49 CTA and Pace Western Avenue buses (49 Western,X49 Western Express, 49B North Western, 349 South Western) terminate where they do? The overlap between Lawrence and Berwyn is especially mystifying. -P.C. Here’s a rundown of where these four buses go: 49 Western: Runs along Western from 79th Street, where there’s a bus […]
Dickens Greenway NIMBYs Are More Worried About Being Hit by Cyclists Than Drivers
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Residents are worried about the project bringing more "traffic" to the neighborhood, but they don't seem to grasp that, unlike car traffic, bike traffic is a good thing.
Here Are Seven Times the City Said the Chicago Riverwalk Would Accommodate Biking
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Here's clear evidence that banning cycling on the riverwalk would be an unfair bait-and-switch.
Reilly Says He’s Really Going to Pass the Riverwalk Bike Ban
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Streetsblog's activism in favor of keeping the riverwalk open for biking got the alderman's attention. But, don't worry, we're going to do whatever it takes to highlight the unfairness of the ban.
Get Ready to Bike Like the Dickens: Contraflow Lanes Proposed on Dickens Ave.
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Dickens is already a good westbound route from the Lincoln Park Zoo, so making it two way will make it even more useful.
Service Disruptions on Green Line This Weekend for FastTracks Improvements
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The Work on the South Green Line is funded by Chicago's ride-hailing fee.
Guards Will Allow Riverwalk Biking Before 9 AM, ATA Working on Wacker Alternative
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Providing a protected bike route on Wacker would soften the blow if a real riverwalk bike ban passes.
Chicago Transportation Infrastructure and Politics Got Their Close-up in “Widows”
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Former alderman Bob Fioretti discusses how his experience getting burned by the last ward remap plays into the plot of the film.
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Cleo Andrews, 41, Near Chicago State University in Roseland
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Andrews was the 9th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets so far this year.
Master of Potholes: Meet Interim Transportation Commissioner Tom Carney
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While Mayor Lightfoot searches for a new transportation chief, CDOT will be in good hands with a man who has proven leadership skills and years of experience eradicating holes in the road.
An In-the-Saddle Exit Interview With Rahm as He Hits the Road
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As he starts out on a two-week, 1,000-mile bike ride around Lake Michigan on the day after he left office, ex-Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses his proudest accomplishments for biking.
Why Lori’s Order to End Aldermanic Prerogative Is Good for Sustainable Transportation
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Too often in the past, aldermen have unfairly used their veto power to block good walking, biking, and transit projects in their wars.