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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Tribune’s ridiculous editorial against creating a less car-centric DLSD: “Won’t someone please think of the drivers?”
While the Tribune called for coddling motorists by maintaining the status quo of an eight-lane highway, today's challenges call for a more walk/bike/transit-friendly lakefront.
People for Bikes explains why its 2024 City Ratings will likely give Chicago another dismal ranking
"It's very encouraging to see this increase in bike ridership in Chicago," said PFB's Martina Haggerty. "And what we know is that that will only grow as the City builds more protected bike lanes, and fills in those gaps in the network, and reduces speeds."
CDOT is installing a lot more bikeways in 2024. Here’s an interactive map of the locations.
The Ward Wise civic tech group at Chi Hack Night put together the map, and graciously allowed Streetsblog to publish it.
Today’s Headlines for Friday June 14
Today’s Headlines for Thursday June 13
Chicago, Bike Grid Now! and 14 alders join forces to demand a more people-friendly North DLSD
They sent a letter to IDOT and CDOT calling on them to put the brakes on plans to simply rebuild the eight-lane highway next to our gorgeous lakefront.
Slow train coming: Metra staff, politicians, and commuters celebrate opening of long-delayed Peterson/Ridge station
It took more than a decade to come to fruition, but the new Union Pacific North line stop is already getting great use.