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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Pedestrian Fatalities

A hit-and-run driver fatally struck Tanja Annzionetta Safforld, 54, while she was running an errand during a family movie night

Tragically, a hit-and-run sedan driver fatally struck Tanja Annzionetta Safforld, 54, last Wednesday, November 20, in the Chicago Lawn community.

John Greenfield

November 26, 2024

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 26

• Better Streets Chicago's Micheál Podgers: "Chicago area should get onboard a unified transit agency" (Crain's)

John Greenfield

November 26, 2024

Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 25

• Tribune: "Sidewalk plowing plan unfunded in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget: 'It would mean freedom'"

John Greenfield

November 25, 2024

Streetsblog Chicago

FOIAed documents: Trucker who fatally struck Chicago bike traveler and writer George Christensen “failed to use due care”

Note: This post includes images from the aftermath of a fatal bike crash that may be disturbing.

John Greenfield

November 22, 2024

Streetsblog Chicago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, November 22

• NBC: Harvey officials speak out after 3 killed in car vs. train collision

John Greenfield

November 22, 2024

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, November 21

• 3 dead after motorist drove past lowered crossing gates and crashed into CSX train in Harvey around 12:30 PM near 152nd Street in Harvey (ABC)

John Greenfield

November 21, 2024

Streetsblog Chicago

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, November 20

• Block Club: "Mayor Now Backing $150 Million Property Tax Hike After Original Proposal Rejected By Council"

John Greenfield

November 20, 2024

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, November 19

• ABC: Man killed, 4 others hurt after driver strikes pole in Gresham

John Greenfield

November 19, 2024

Speed Limits

Advocates from peer cities that have lowered their speed limits, with impressive results, offer encouragement to Chicago

Last month, the Chicago City Council's Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety passed an ordinance to lower our default speed limit from 30 to 25 mph. There will likely be a final Council vote later this year, and if the legislation is approved, the new rule would go into effect by New Year's Day 2026.

John Greenfield

November 18, 2024

Today’s Headlines for Monday, November 18

• "Metra to open new 79th St./Chatham Station on Dec. 16, close 87th St./Woodruff on same day for similar rehab"

John Greenfield

November 18, 2024

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