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
Pace’s Pulse Service, Launching Sunday, Isn’t BRT But It Will Be an Upgrade
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The new service has few time-saving features -- not even dedicated lanes -- but it does represent a step in the right direction.
Call the Wahmbulance! Uber Files a Spiteful Lawsuit Claiming the Divvy/Lyft Deal Is Unfair
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Uber's lawsuit against the Divvy expansion deal is a fairly obvious case of sour grapes that seems unlikely to be much of a speed bump for the Divvy expansion.
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Joseph Ruta, 56, in Lakeview
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Ruta was the 20th pedestrian killed in Chicago this year.
There Were Two Robberies of Cyclists on the Near-North Lakefront on Tuesday
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Several cyclists were attacked on the Lakefront Trail on the south lakefront in Kenwood and Oakland last spring.
Friday FOIA Fun: More Interesting Info on Ald. Reilly’s Riverwalk Bike Ban
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City emails reveal that riverwalk planners made conflicting claims about whether the promenade was designed to be bike friendly or not, and an official referred to John as a "militant biker."
Help Us Raise $50K by 12/1 to Win a $50K Chicago Community Trust Challenge Grant
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Great news! Once again loyal Streetsblog Chicago backer The Chicago Community Trust, the community foundation for the region, is doubling down on their commitment, offering us a $50,000 challenge grant.
Local Transportation Leaders Weigh in on the Kind of Mobility Future They Want to See
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Reps from CDOT, Cook County, and Active Trans participated in the "Mobility as a Service" discussion, part of the Chicago Loop Alliance's Downtown Future Series.
SUV Driver Fatally Struck Man, 62, in the Ashburn Neighborhood
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The victim was the 19th Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2019.
Young Leaders Discuss Ways to Improve Communities Without Displacing Residents
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Streetsblog's Lynda Lopez joined WBEZ's Natalie Moore and IMAN's Tony Woods for the discussion "Who Is Chicago For," hosted by the Chicago Center for Leadership and Transformation.
Latest Chicago Scooter Injury Numbers; UIC’s Kate Lowe Discusses Possible Benefits
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"If it makes people happy and can be part of this larger conversation about increasing safety, choice, sustainability, and equity, then let's have that conversation," Lowe said.
Hit-and-Run SUV Driver Critically Injured Cyclist Sorin Coneac, 17, in Lincoln Square
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Bike community members identified the victim, a youth who has been active with a local bike selling discussion group.
CPD Reports Detail Incidents From the Early Days of the Scooter Pilot
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In the first week of Chicago's scooter pilot, scooters were reportedly used as an assault weapon and to vandalize a car. Scooter riders were also injured in run-ins with motorists, potholes, and an angry bicyclist.