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
Mask asks: Facial coverings policy for CTA drivers; South Shore drops COVID-denier cars
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Here's what the CTA had to say about non-compliant CTA bus operators. Meanwhile, South Shore has ended its ill-conceived Mask Optional Car policy.
January launch of discounted South Side Metra advances thanks to Metra approval
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The plan will provide a half-off discount on fares to all Metra Electric District and Rock Island District riders.
Here’s a smarter approach to Lightfoot’s self-contradictory Stay at Home advisory
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Instead of telling residents to stay home except for essential trips and never hang out with friends, while keeping gyms, bars and restaurants open, the city should educate people about safe socializing and make outdoor dining and drinking safer.
Rahm was good for transportation, but McDonald coverup disqualifies him for USDOT post
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Former CDOT chief Gabe Klein would be an ethical choice for the transportation slot who wouldn't alienate the Democratic party's progressive wing.
Eyes on the Street: Chicago Ave. pop-up bus lanes aren’t robust, but seem to be helping
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If they can lay the ground work for more, and more robust, busways on corridors across the city, that can only be a good thing.
Stone free! City finally cuts the ribbon on the bike bridge that Berny Stone blocked
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Now that we can close the book on the 15-year Stone Free Bridge saga, it's time to advocate for making other safety improvements to the North Shore Channel Trail.
What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in
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After the initial euphoria of Saturday’s election result wore off, Streetsblog Chicago reached out to local transportation leaders to get their take on what the Biden-Harris administration will mean for sustainable transportation, based on the candidates’ platform and statements. We also asked these experts and advocates, as well as our readers, what they’d like to […]
Universal Metra bicycle access via dedicated bike cars would be a game-changer
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Bike cars on all trains on all lines during non-pandemic times would enable people to use bikes for first- and last-mile trips for downtown commutes.
Driver fleeing traffic stop kills UIC grad student Tushar Sharma, 27, on Near West Side
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Sharma was the 29th pedestrian killed on Chicago streets in 2020.
Biker who allegedly attacked cyclists also charged with assault during BLM protests
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According to the CPD, motorcyclist Zachary Konecki was arrested during this spring's Black Lives Matter protests for a similar attack from his motorcycle a couple miles up the road from the 2018 assault.
Free mask dispensers on the CTA? Lightfoot: “We’ve done a tremendous amount already”
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The mayor seems to be taking an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude. But feedback from straphangers suggests there's still room for improvement when it comes to mask compliance.
Misguided Vision Zero criticism from Smith, sensible speed limit comments from Reilly
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Smith argued that Vision Zero should be defunded to pay for better street lighting, but Reilly said he's interested in the possibility of lowering the downtown speed limit to 20 mph.