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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Transit Fiscal Cliff

A signature achievement: With Pritzker’s Hancock, Illinois’ groundbreaking transit reform/funding bill is a done deal.

John Greenfield

December 16, 2025

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, December 16

John Greenfield

December 16, 2025

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Today’s Headlines for Monday, December 15

John Greenfield

December 15, 2025

Scooters

Ride e-scooters, do crime? U. of I. report blames the devices for spikes in illegal activity, but raises “correlation vs. causation” concerns.

"I suspect there are confounding factors that make the link from e-scooters to crime spurious," responded DePaul University transportation expert Joe Schwieterman.

John Greenfield

December 15, 2025