John Greenfield

In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.

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Bike Network

Part 2 of SBC’s Bike Lane Fest 2024: Lincoln Square, Irving Park, and Albany Park

Check out Part 1: Uptown, Lincoln Square, West Ridge, Rogers Park, Edgewater here

John Greenfield

December 17, 2024

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, December 17

• City Council passes, with $500K allocated for #PlowTheSidewalks (1/2 of what was requested) thanks to advocacy by Ald. La Spata (1st) (Block Club)

John Greenfield

December 17, 2024

Transportation Funding

Illinois could help avoid the transit fiscal cliff by shifting federal funding from highways to public transportation

Let's get real: Illinois has a looming public transportation crisis on our hands. Federal COVID-19 subsidy money, which has kept the CTA, Pace, and Metra running despite lower post-pandemic ridership, is projected to run out by 2026. How can we dodge this transit fiscal cliff in Chicagoland, the metro region where roughly three-quarters of Prairie State residents live? Here are some possibilities that have been discussed:

John Greenfield

December 16, 2024