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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TransitCenter’s updated Transportation Equity Dashboard finds Chicago transit access is trailing peer cities
"[Chicago transit is] falling behind in a post-COVID world," the report's creators say.
July 1, 2024
Response to another awful People for Bikes rating: Chicago cycling conditions aren’t *that* bad. But here’s what we need to do to make them better.
For the fifth year in a row, Chicago gets a dismal ranking. Let's worry less about whether the PFB report is accurate, and more about how to create a truly bike-friendly city.
June 25, 2024
El Tracker is a new transit tracking app that focuses on accessibility
"I could see this app being very useful for people already familiar with the CTA," Steven said.
June 24, 2024
Northern attitudes: At ATA’s Suburban Advocacy Connect event, talk of a “livid” battle over Skokie bikeway plan
Other topics discussed included federal funding for bike-walk safety projects, Ride Illinois events, an infrastructure field trip in Glenview, and Bike the Drive.
June 22, 2024