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
Chicago Tries To Stop Drivers From Blocking Bus, Bike Lanes
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Editor’s note: How many times have you seen drivers decide that the bike or bus lane would be the perfect place to idle in their cars — even if it forces cyclists out into dangerous traffic, or slows down what’s supposed to be a rapid bus route? Chicago has a great idea to stop that […]
Crackdown on Bus-, Bike-Lane Violations Is a Good Step
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A new ordinance would allow parking aides to photo violations of bus and bike lanes and mail the tickets, even scofflaws try to escape the fine by driving away.
Why Good Transit is the Key To a Disability-Friendly City
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...and not cars.
How Aldermen Can Reduce Transportation Emissions
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This week a City Council committee passed a resolution calling for urgent access on the climate crisis. They should put there money where there mouth is when it comes to reducing driving-related pollution.
After Scandal, IL Lawmakers Propose Ban on Red-Light Cams
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The guilty plea of Illinois state senator Martin Sandoval shows that reforms are needed. But data shows that if lawmakers ban RLCs across the state, more people will die in crashes.
Meet Glasgow & Olsson, Chicago’s shadiest DUI lawyers
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The firm published a series of posts that bend over backwards to coddle dangerous drivers, essentially saying "It could happen to anyone -- it's not your fault."
Caveat to Lightfoot: Over-police the CTA and you may face NYC-style subway protests
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If additional policing leads to the criminalization of more people of color and low-income residents, don't be surprised if the response is hundreds of angry Chicagoans storming the turnstiles.
Serious CTA crime is on the rise. How can we fight it beyond using cops and cameras?
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More policing and camera surveillance doesn't make everyone feel safer, but bringing back CTA conductors would help deter crime.
Cheer up Cleveland, the O’Hare Express is dead
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The story of how Elon's Musk's airport died an early death offers hope for Cleveland transportation advocates dismayed by Hyperloop Boondoggle.
Some advocates say the next Active Trans director should be a person of color
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The organization says it has made some mistakes when it comes to addressing the needs of Black and Latinx communities. Having a person of color in charge could help avoid such tunnel vision.
Chicago Passes Tax To Control Uber and Lyft
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Meanwhile a new Reuters report shows that although Uber claimed it opposed the tax for equity reasons, it quietly raised price on UberPool in Chicago this year, which is disproportionately used by lower-income residents.
Mobility-Justice Advocates Rate Ride-Hail Tax Plan
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CNT's Jacky Grimshaw, Oboi Reed from Equiticity, Julio Rodriguez from the Northwest Side Housing Center, and Leslé Honoré from K.L.E.O. weigh in on the mayor's plan.