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<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.</p>


John Greenfield

Sustainable Transportation Advocacy

Turning (wheels) 55: Riding the CTA’s entire #55 Garfield bus line from Midway to the MSI on my birthday

Tragically, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck Violet Harris, 15 on a Lime e-scooter. The crash report provides details on what reportedly took place.

Parking

Stop the Cubs parking lot expansion: The team’s proposal to add more car storage to Wrigleyville would just make it harder for everyone to get around

Smoking on CTA

“SBC versus smoking on the CTA” part five: Posting pizza-themed PSAs against puffing on the ‘L’ at every Blue stop provided a slice of Windy City life

Complete Streets

Exit interview with former 47th Ward COS Josh Mark: For bike and bus upgrades to be successful, “they need to be thorough and complete.”

James Porter

Safe Streets

Last Sunday’s edition of “Safe Streets: The Comedy Show” featured Latino alders and advocates, and a discussion of the Archer Avenue “biketroversy”

Fatality Tracker

Tragically, records show drivers have fatally struck three more pedestrians and a bike rider on Chicago streets this year this year

Is SBC “importing support” for the Archer traffic safety project? And Ald. Ramirez says most of the Complete Streets work be finished this spring.

Richard Day

Regional Transit

Put real experts in charge of transit: Evidence from high-functioning transit agencies

Cameron Bolton

Never mind the lobbyists: Ride Illinois and Bike Grid say it’s essential for state legislators to pass law designating cyclists as “intended” road users.

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