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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.

NIMBYs win: More on why, despite recent bike crashes, Lincolnwood cancelled Pratt PBLs, forfeited millions in state funding

Local sustainable transportation advocates noted that it shouldn't take serious bike crash injuries and deaths to convince communities to create safer streets.

August 8, 2024

As another person is killed while biking in the northern suburbs, Lincolnwood reneges on Pratt bikeway plan

At a time when bike crashes have been disturbingly common in the near-northern suburbs, it's troubling to hear that one of them is cancelling plans to make cycling safer.

August 7, 2024

Furious about IDOT’s car-centric North DLSD plan? Take action at Thursday’s open house and Save Our Streets Rally

Let decision-makers know it would be a huge mistake to rebuild the eight-lane shoreline highway without transit lanes during a global warming crisis.

August 7, 2024

The snazzy Damen Green station (re)opened just in time for the DNC, but it will also improve transit equity

The 'L' stop, which originally closed in 1948, provides easy access to the United Center, and it will be surrounded by affordable housing.

August 5, 2024