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
Leland Slow Street reopens, and two more routes are opening in the 5th Ward tomorrow
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Once the sun comes out, we'll surely see lots of people, including plenty of families and kids, enjoying these safer, traffic calmed streets again.
47th Ward bike drive kicks off today in conjunction with the Leland Slow Street reopening
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Redistributing gently used bikes will help ensure that as many Chicago young people as possible can enjoy the benefits of biking this summer.
“School of Rock” drummer Kevin Clark is second cyclist killed at Logan/Western within 13 years
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This second bike fatality at Logan/Western in 13 years underscores the fact that we can't wait any longer for safety improvements at this location.
What really happened to Helmut Jahn? Police chief debunks myths about his fatal bike crash
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The Campton Hills chief of police corrects multiple false statements from a victim-blaming article about the tragedy by a former newspaper columnist.
Burst of creativity: Chicago Avenue electric bus turnaround in Austin gets new artwork
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Los Angeles-based artist Shinique Smith, who has also done works for New York's MTA and LA Metro.
Lots of walk/bike improvements are on deck for the 47th Ward this year
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Even if the Leland Greenway doesn't get built, it's going to be a busy year for bike and pedestrian projects in the 47th Ward.
Driving, er, running advocates mourn the start of metered parking at Montrose Harbor
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Despite the backlash from those who argued that free, super-convenient parking is a social justice issue, the city installed the pay-and-display boxes, and the meters were activated this morning.
CTA hopes to coax back riders with a new program to spruce up 125 stations this year
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Today the agency announced Refresh & Renew, a program to deep-clean and upgrade 90 percent of the system's rail stations.
Metra is getting bike-friendlier, with new dedicated bike cars on on Rock Island, BNSF lines
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The cars will be available on both weekend and weekday trains and can be spotted by a blue and grey paint scheme, plus a white bicycle decal next to the outside doors.
Get your Helmut on: Honor architect and fallen cyclist Jahn with these bike rides
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There are already a few different ways you can pay tribute to Jahn on your bicycle, including a self-guided tour of his downtown designs.
Bar owner who posted racist comments is leading fight against affordable TOD
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Spyners owner and Save Lincoln Square petition launcher Maureen Sullivan faced a boycott last year over racist comments about BLM protests.
Tunnel vision: With bike-through bridge houses, Navy Pier Flyover is finally completed
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Aesthetically the span is still a little rough around the edges, but this still marks a major milestone in the history of Chicago cycling infrastructure.