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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Complete Streets

Who gave mayoral hopeful Susana Mendoza the idea to trash the Archer protected lanes on WBEZ?

Let's wrangle over that question for a spell.

John Greenfield

August 5, 2026

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 4

John Greenfield

August 4, 2026

Sustainable Transportation Advocacy

Chicago is using geofencing to keep e-scooter riders from injuring pedestrians on Sheridan Road. What are we doing to prevent drivers from killing them?

John Greenfield

August 3, 2026

Today’s Headlines for Monday, August 3

John Greenfield

August 3, 2026

Sponsored by National Charter Bus - Chicago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 31

John Greenfield

July 31, 2026

Complete Streets

Wall Street Journal piece on Archer ignores the politics behind the Astroturfed “rebellion” against the safety project

SBC got WSJ to make a major correction. And advocates who were interviewed for the article are disappointed that the reporter barely mentioned, or left out, other key info.

John Greenfield

July 31, 2026