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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.

I want you to want commuter rail: Pritzker announces $275M award to Metra to restore Rockford-Chicago train service

Hopefully in four years Chicagoans will be able to say "Hello There" to a new way to get to Rockford car-free.

July 6, 2023

Why doesn’t the 111th Street streetscape improvement project include bike improvements?

The two-lane street across the Mt. Greenwood community is designated as a "Bicycle-friendly route" by Google Maps, but the new project doesn't include any bike upgrades.

CTA is moving “digital destination signs,” LED route info on front of bus above windshield, to left side of screen

Here's hoping that this subtle change in CTA sign design is handy for all CTA bus rider, but particularly helpful to those with visual challenges.

July 5, 2023

Advocates praise the CTA’s plan to upgrade its Forest Park Branch, want more details on how the ‘L’ overhaul will work

The advocates say the agency should provide more info on the schedules of the bus shuttles that will replace trains during track closures, and want to know how the upcoming work will affect service on the rest of the Blue Line.

June 29, 2023

Fallen cyclist Ron Mendoza, 43, will be remembered with celebration of life this Friday evening

The memorial will take place on June 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the crash site, Wrightwood/Pulaski in Logan Square and will include a ghost bike installation and a balloon release.

June 28, 2023