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
What If We Give It Away? A Look at the Feasibility of Free CTA Service
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Some Streetsblog readers scoffed at a recent proposal for free CTA service. But making transit free, or at least cheaper for low-income Chicagoans, could have major societal benefits.
Requiem for a “Stop for Pedestrians” Sign
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A photo installation by Chicago Critical Mass cofounder Michael Burton shows that, ironically, drivers regularly destroy the placards that remind them to be more careful.
Checking Out Bikeways, BRT, and the Ciclovía in Lima, Peru
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The Peruvian capital is far from a transportation paradise, but it still has a few good biking and transit features that Chicago should emulate.
Oboi Reed Delivered a Manifesto Against CPD’s Racially Biased Bike Ticketing at City Hall
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A police representative claims that the citations aren't just an excuse for stop-and-frisk.
CDOT Will Let Equiticity CEO Speak About Racially Biased Bike Ticketing at MBAC
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CEO Oboi Reed says the city officials promised to solve the problem but failed to do so.
Obama Center Transportation Plan Will Cost $175 Million, Mostly for Road Widening
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Conservatively, $125 million of that money will be used to add lanes to Lake Shore Drive and Stony Island. Think how far that money could go towards improvoing transit access to the center instead.
Stop Badgering Us! CTA Riders Weigh in on Wisconsin’s Anti-Transit Ad Campaign
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The advertisements, from a public-private agency created by anti-transit governor Scott Walker, assume that millennials would rather drive than ride a train. Young straphangers say that's not the case.
Can the CTA and Metra Learn to Play Nice?
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Benefits of increased cooperation could include fare integration and an alternative to the costly Red Line extension.
We Need Better Obama Center Transit Access, Not Wider Roads
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It's great that the design calls for pedestrianizing Cornell Drive, but the city plans to create more capacity than ever, which will only encourage more driving.
Why Toronto Should Follow Chicago’s Lead and Tax Ride-Share to Fund Transit
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Toronto is considering passing a fee on Uber and Lyft to fund the TTC. John appeared on Toronto public radio this morning to explain why Chicago passed such a tax.
Interview With the Ninja: Thoughts on Bike Light Enforcement
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Should police officers ticket cyclists for riding without lights and, If so, what's the best way to do it?
Regular Divvy Membership is Still Heavily White, But Divvy for Everyone Is Diverse
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Regular Divvy membership is now 83.9 percent white, but D4 membership is only 28 percent white.