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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Berwyn! Take a virtual bike ride from the channel to the lake, mostly on Berwyn Avenue, thanks to new contraflow lanes east of Clark Street
While this itinerary detours several blocks onto Balmoral Avenue, next year that shouldn't be necessary.
October 5, 2024
A pedestrian crash raises questions about how to improve safety on Glenwood Avenue in Edgewater
Plus new pedestrian safety initiatives planned in the 48th Ward.
October 3, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, October 3
October 3, 2024
Sorry Block Club, merchants claiming that bike-ped upgrades on Lincoln “could put existing shops out of business” is not a news story
It's not a legitimate subject for investigation, any more-so than the news item, "Merchants say Bigfoot exists."
October 1, 2024
Why don’t we do it in the road? Calming traffic with frenzied music
At the "Save the Hole" guerrilla concert, sustainable transportation prankster Michael Burton and his band Urban Spaceman turned CDOT's traffic circle crater into a mosh pit.
September 29, 2024