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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Great expectations: Dozens of riders turned out for Bike Jam to support controversial Dickens Greenway
And the old, fear-mongering anti-greenway website Friends of Dickens has been transformed into Friends of the Dickens Greenway.
Today’s Headlines for Monday, February 26
Should a Streetsblog reader “Surrender” to commuting from Rockford to Chicago?
We compare the strengths and weaknesses of driving, and/or riding the train or bus, from the Forest City to the Windy City.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, February 23
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, February 22
Good karma for a pickup truck driver: Motorist helps save an endangered Green Line rider from serious injury
It was chicken soup for the sustainable transportation reporter's soul to hear of a quick-thinking motorist protecting a CTA user from grievous harm.
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, February 21
Map: Ventra suggests Black history landmarks on the South Side you can visit by transit
Ventra provided a list of African-American historical sites, mostly on or near King Drive, and not far from the Green Line. Streetsblog created an interactive map to help you find them.