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That misleading Crain’s op-ed by Uber proxies against the fair ride-hail tax plan, annotated

By John Greenfield | Nov 11, 2019 | No Comments

Claiming that all Uber and Lyft passengers would see a 300% tax increase was just one of the many false or misleading statements in the piece.

The Cinespace headquarters. Photo: 24-28 Storm

Southwest Siders want action on Cinespace filming that blocks transportation access

By Lynda Lopez | Oct 4, 2019 | 1 Comment

The film studio's activities have been shutting down 16th Street and 21st Street in East Douglas Park and Little Village.

Journalists check out the future site of the Belmont Flyover with CTA staffer Chris Bushell, right. The flyover will pass by the white control tower, with the tops of northbound Brown Line trains a bit higher than the top of the tower. Photo: John Greenfield

The CTA is getting ready for RPM, the mother of all Chicago transit projects

By John Greenfield | Sep 10, 2019 | 21 Comments

The project will increase capacity and reliability, and reduce crowding, but it will also include three-year closures of the Lawrence and Berwyn stops.

A cyclist rides on Leland Avenue near Artesian Street in Lincoln Square. Photo: John Greenfield

47th Ward: Community outreach will help prevent backlash to Leland Greenway extension

By John Greenfield | Sep 4, 2019 | 16 Comments

While the Dickens Greenway proposal in Lincoln Park has been highly controversial, meeting with Lincoln Square neighborhood groups early in the planning process is promoting buy-in.

What Can We Do to Make Dockless Electric Scooters Safer?

By John Greenfield | Aug 30, 2019 | 9 Comments

Rentable dockless electric scooters have about nine times the fatality rate of bike-share.

Paint-and-post sidewalk extensions shorten crossing distances. Photo: John Greenfield

Eye on the Street: Andersonville (Finally!) Gets a Complete Streets Makeover

By John Greenfield | Aug 15, 2019 | 15 Comments

Paint-and-post sidewalk bump-outs and dashed bike lanes create a better environment for walking and cycling.

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