John Greenfield
In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes the transportation column for the Chicago Reader weekly paper. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and 'L' train.
Recent Posts
No, Tribune columnist Rex Huppke, helmet-shaming isn’t the way to keep cyclists safe
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If Huppke actually cares about keeping bike riders safe, he should instead lobby for infrastructure, laws, and enforcement that prevent crashes.
Chicago unveils its West Side Vision Zero Traffic Safety Plan
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The city says the program addresses traffic safety as a public health and equity issue. Mobility justice advocate Oboi Reed says he still wants assurance that it won't lead to increased police enforcement.
Readying for the Mother of All Chicago Transit Projects
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The project will increase capacity and reliability, and reduce crowding, but it will also include three-year closures of the Lawrence and Berwyn stops.
Strong Support for Greenway at Chicago Hearing
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Despite comments from some naysayers who are against bringing more outsiders to Dickens Avenue and Oz Park, the majority of attendees at the hearing seemed to be in favor of the project.
Cyclephobia: Fears of Reckless Bike Riders May Be Overblown, but Empathy Is Still Needed
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Reckless driving is an exponentially bigger threat, but a person with a disability's stories of being struck by sidewalk riders is a reminder that bike-pedestrian crashes are no laughing matter either.
Call the Wahmbulance! Uber Files Lawsuit Claiming Deal Is Unfair
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Uber's lawsuit against the Divvy expansion deal is a fairly obvious case of sour grapes that seems unlikely to be much of a speed bump for the Divvy expansion.
Surprise! Road Lobbyist Says Driving, Uber Are Key to Chicago’s Transportation Future
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Sturino makes some sensible proposals, but he also calls for expanding highways for tolled lanes, not "combatting transportation disruptors," and avoiding participating in the mythical "war on cars."
Roundabout Answers: Debriefing Rahm Emanuel About His Bike Trip Around Lake Michigan
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The ex-mayor discusses the most memorable sights, encounters, and challenges; his proudest transportation achievements; and the riverwalk biking controversy.
Uber Party Traffic Fiasco Highlights Why Ride-Hailing Jams Cities
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Uber drivers could have avoided an hour-long traffic delay if they'd been encouraged to take transit to the party.
Ready or Not, 10 Different Scooter Companies Hit the Streets Starting Saturday
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Will the scooters be an asset to Chicago's sustainable transportation network, or will they introduce a new set of dangers and annoyances to urban life? Only time will tell.
Amtrak Will Add Bike-Friendly Onboard Racks
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Vertical bike racks are coming to all state-supported routes in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, starting in mid-2020.
Meet Bird’s Two-Seater ‘Cruiser’ Moped
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The new gadget is likely safer than a scooter, but would still appeal to people who don't want to exercise or get sweaty, but would it be legal in Chicago?]