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
Where Do Lori and Toni Part Ways on Transportation?
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Lightfoot's positions on bike/walk funding, the North LASD rehab, reduced CTA fares, and bus lane enforcement are arguably more progressive, but neither candidate is terrible on transportation.
CDOT Unveils E-Divvy Design, Debunks Uber’s “Fake Propaganda” at City Hall Hearing
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Residents also gave passionate testimony for and against the Lyft/Divvy contract amendment.
Uber Astroturfs Opposition to the Lyft Divvy Deal by Purchasing News Coverage
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Meanwhile, South and West Side community leaders held a City Hall press conference against the Lyft deal, but they say Uber wasn't involved.
Rack ‘Em Up! CDOT Installed 400+ Racks in the Last Month
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4 more on-street bike parking corrals are planned for this spring, with a total of 200 corral installations happening through 2021.
Uber/JUMP Launches a Misleading Campaign to Sink the Lyft/Divvy Deal
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Uber claims letting Lyft have a monopoly on bike-share leaves its $450 million counter-offer on the table, but Chicago would only get that money if Uber got the monopoly.
Q & A: Why Does Catching the ‘L’ From O’Hare Cost $5, and Should I Use a Bike Bell?
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The Chicago Transportation Authority looks at the $2.50 surcharge from the airport, and the pros and cons of chiming in on trails and bike lanes.
A Cheat Sheet to Our Chicago Transportation Discussion on the “Aldermanic” Podcast
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We discussed Lightfoot and Preckwinkle's transportation platforms, and the upcoming Divvy Lyft sponsorship and expansion deal.
On the Eve of the Lyft/Divvy Deal, New Ordinance Sets Rules for E-Bikes
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The ordinance states that lighter-weight electric bikes, whose motor only provides an assist up to 20 mph, may be operated anywhere non-electric bikes can be ridden, although heavier, faster ones may not.
Cyclists Who Confronted Bike Lane Blockers Were Attacked With Fluid, Fists, SUV
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The victims shared photos of the assailants and their plate numbers with the police but, weeks later, no arrests have been made.
Thanks to a Streetsblog Reader, Fallen Cyclist Bobby Cann’s Memorial Sign Is Back in Place
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A recent ordinance that "sundowns" honorary sign designations after five years unless they are renewed by an alderman, but CDOT says they didn't take it down.
Ald. Beale: Reports of the O’Hare Express’ Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
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Although a news report stated that the alderman had declared the project "dead," he told us he only meant that it shouldn't get funding before the Red Line extension.
New Chicago Task Force Report Has Guidelines for Shared Mobility and AV Policy
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Short-term recommendations include hiring a Chief Mobility Officer and piloting dockless scooters.