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
Train Line Has Separate Car for Anti-Maskers
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Is the commuter railroad's unique approach to dealing with COVID deniers on trains completely misguided, or so gosh darn irrational that it just might work?
Lightfoot Rolls Out Pop-Up Bus Lanes
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Streetsblog was pushing for pop-up bus lanes months ago when traffic was much lighter and there would have been less potential political backlash to repurposing mixed-traffic lanes but, hey, better late than never.
City data indicates “Lock-to” rule is reducing e-scooter sidewalk blockage
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Scooter ridership is down this year per vehicle compared to last year, but the average trip length is longer, and the companies have been doing a better job of complying with equity rules.
RTA is helping Cicero and Riverside update zoning to encourage walkability and TOD
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The work is being done through the RTA’s Community Planning program, which offers technical assistance and funding to local municipalities and intergovernmental organizations.
Metra Launches Marketing Blitz To Lure Back Riders
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The new media juggernaut, dubbed "My Metra," includes ads on TV, traditional radio, streaming radio, billboards, social media, website, mailings and other formats.
Chicago releases first-ever equitable transit-oriented development plan
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A new equitable transit-oriented development plan published by the city today lays out steps for bringing affordable TOD to all parts of town.
Let’s lobby for fair sustainable transportation funding in Chicago’s 2021 budget
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It may seem like an uphill battle during COVID, but it's important to remember that sustainable transportation investments generally provides excellent bang for the buck in terms of economic benefits.
Why Chicago Needs Quick-Build Bike Lanes
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An upcoming bikeway project in Logan Square will demonstrate this fairly cheap, quick, flexible, and effective approach to installing protected lanes that should be repeated across the city.
Chicago Sees Spike in Cycling Fatalities
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The latest fatality was the seventh on-street Chicago bike fatality, and the second bike-share death in our city.
How Bike Rules Stoke Scooter Clutter in Chicago
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The downside of the lock-to strategy is that scooters are taking up space on our city's limited number of bike parking fixtures, and that really annoys some cyclists.
Let’s Make Chicago’s Cafe Streets Permanent
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Since pedestrianized dining districts are so economically successful and vibrant, and so much more pleasant than the normal car-choked situation, why don't we make them permanent?
Shooting Vic Heals as Police-Reform Push Grows
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Amidst recent tragedies, Roma's slow recovery offers a small glimmer of hope.