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 Friday, August 11
Commissioner Biagi and Ald. La Spata discuss how aldermanic prerogative affects bikeway installation
They argue that developing a cohort of bike-friendly alders and wards, plus the Chicago Cycling Strategy, will help create a citywide, connected bike network.
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, August 10
Take a virtual ride on the new Augusta Boulevard protected bike lanes
Plus CDOT Commissioner Gia Biagi gives her final speech on building safe infrastructure before she leaves the job this Friday.
The planned Bloomingdale Trail extension is short, but it would get you past Ashland and the Kennedy car-free
Here's hoping that this nifty new trail segment happens sooner than later.
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 8
16 organizations sign letter to Mayor Johnson calling for a “a bold and visionary” CDOT chief
It's great to see a letter noting that while Gia Biagi helped create a safer, more equitable transportation system, the next CDOT chief must take larger steps in that direction.