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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Winter Cycling

Biking in Chicago during the dead of winter: It’s easier than you might think

John Greenfield

January 23, 2025

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, January 23

John Greenfield

January 23, 2025

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Protected Bike Lanes

Watch: Discussing 2024 CDOT bikeway wins, and where there’s room for improvement, at ATA’s Chicago Advocacy Connect event

The Active Transportation Alliance kindly asked Streetsblog Chicago to talk about what we saw last month during our Bike Lane Fest 2024 excursions.

John Greenfield

January 23, 2025

Fatality Tracker

Alex Rivera, 32, struck and killed by his wife, who was “attempting to drive off,” was the first pedestrian fatality on Chicago streets in 2025

John Greenfield

January 22, 2025

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, January 22

John Greenfield

January 22, 2025

Fatality Tracker

CPD and CDOT records indicate that drivers fatally struck at least 28 pedestrians and 5 bike riders on Chicago streets in 2024

This post includes summaries of 2024 pedestrian and bike fatality cases on surface streets within the city of Chicago that Streetsblog has not previously covered.

John Greenfield

January 21, 2025