John Greenfield
In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and ‘L’ train.
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Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 26
October 26, 2023
Over a month after a driver fatally struck Donald Heggemann on bike, fled, and failed DUI test, felony charges filed
Physically protected bike lanes, which are becoming more common in our city, might have prevented Heggemann's tragic death.
October 24, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, October 24
October 24, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Monday, October 23
October 23, 2023
At TransAlt’s Vision Zero Cities conference in NYC, a window on what robust congestion pricing could do for Chicago
Making a congestion charging zone happen in Chicago will take effort, but the numbers make it clear the work would be worth it.
October 20, 2023
Turning trucker fatally struck Chauncie J. Lewis, 33, lying on the sidewalk in West Garfield Park
Tragically, no intervention was done for two hours after a citizen called to request help for Lewis, after which he was struck, as the caller feared would happen.
October 19, 2023
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 19
October 19, 2023