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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Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, June 5

• Peaceful protests can still be illegal if organizers trespass or block the public way, Police Supt. Larry Snelling said (Block Club)

John Greenfield

June 5, 2024

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Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, June 4

• CTA: Advance construction work to begin on Red Line Extension this summer, community meetings on 6/18, 6/25, and 6/26 on Far South Side

John Greenfield

June 4, 2024

Protected Bike Lanes

Some good news about Clark Street, for a change: A protected bike lane is on the way

CDOT has started constructing pedestrian islands that will double as protection for the new Clark bike lane between Oak Street and Grand Avenue.

John Greenfield

June 3, 2024

Today’s Headlines for Monday, June 3

• CTA cleaning crews doing "Refresh & Renew" work at 14 stations and 6 bus turnarounds this summer

John Greenfield

June 3, 2024

Expanded Outdoor Dining

No longer car-free, the new Clark Extended Outdoor Dining district is a lot less appetizing

Local alder Brendan Reilly (42nd) encourages fans of the former pedestrianized restaurant zone to bend Mayor Johnson's ear on the issue.

John Greenfield

May 31, 2024

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Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 31

• Carter implies 29 Council critics are anti-Black; Vasquez notes most are POC, including 6 Black Caucus members: "Not exactly Council Wars" (Sun-Times)

John Greenfield

May 31, 2024

Streetsblog Chicago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 30

• Groundbreaking for Milwaukee streetscape, with no PBLs on Milwaukee, but traffic circle redesign, new plaza, PBLs around circle (Block Club)

John Greenfield

May 30, 2024

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, May 29

• City breaks ground on Milwaukee Avenue streetscape from Belmont to Logan, with traffic circle redesign with protected lanes but no PBLS on Milwaukee

John Greenfield

May 29, 2024

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, May 28

• CTA: CDOT is installing (non-camera enforced) bus-only lanes on Chicago between Sangamon/Larrabee, bus priority lanes between Grand/Campbell

John Greenfield

May 28, 2024

bus network redesign

Miracle on Ashland Avenue: Despite past pushback from neighbors, bus line will be extended north to Ravenswood Metra

The route will run for about a mile north of Irving, opening up new commuting options and making it easier to access more jobs and businesses.

John Greenfield

May 27, 2024

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