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
CDOT Assures Us They’re Not Seeking Federal Funding for the O’Hare Express
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A CDOT rep says that the department's goal of getting the project in Chicago's regional plan is merely to facilitate the environmental review process.
Ana Fernandez, 77, Died a Month After a Driver Struck Her in Belmont Heights
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Fernandez was the third pedestrian fatality of 2019.
Eyes on the Street: Chicago Bike Couriers of the Nineties
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Take a look at what the Chicago bike delivery scene -- and the downtown streetscape -- was like more than more than two decades ago.
CDOT Is Trying to Convince CMAP to Add the O’Hare Express to ON TO 2050
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Adding Elon Musk's pipe dream to the regional plan would make the project potentially eligible to receive federal funds and approvals.
Due to Alderman King’s Focus on Car Parking, South Loop Bikeways May Be in Jeopardy
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Has the alderman's desire to expand parking in the ward killed CDOT's plan for improved and new bikeways on Harrison, Polk, and Plymouth?
Lime Survey Tries to Sway Candidates’ Positions on Dockless Bikes, Scooters
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Lime hopes that politicians who are friendly to dockless bike and scooter technology will help them to deploy a large number fo their devices citywide.
After Drivers Kill 3 Seniors in the Niles Area Within a Month, Police Scold Pedestrians
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Admonishing pedestrians to not use cell phones and wear reflective material is easier than actually taking steps to make them safer.
Chicago Tacos and Transit Map
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Feast your eyes on this map of 100+ taco joints within walking distance of 'L' station's, celebrating Chicago's status as the U.S. capital for transit and taco satisfaction.
Driver Fatally Struck Chamber Orchestra Founder Robert Boarde Green, 82, in Chartham
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Green was the second Chicago pedestrian fatality of 2019.
Glenview is Spending More Than Half a Million to Oppose Amtrak’s Hiawatha Expansion
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Is it an understandable move, or just absurd NIMBYism?
Join Us for a Streetsblog Meetup at Chicago Athletic Association on Wednesday 1/23
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Our meetups are always a great opportunity to hang out and network with folks who are passionate about sustainable transportation.
One Little Victory: CDOT Installs Posts to Deter Parking in Washington Bike Lane
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It just goes to show, if you want to keep your local bikeway in good shape, it can’t hurt to set up a Twitter account for it. In recent years folks have been tweeting on behalf of the Dearborn, Clinton, and Halsted bike lanes, drawing attention to issues such as illegal parking and poor snow […]