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
New Chicago Task Force Report Has Guidelines for Shared Mobility and AV Policy
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Short-term recommendations include hiring a Chief Mobility Officer and piloting dockless scooters.
Lyft to Expand Divvy to All Wards, Using Dockless-Option eBikes
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The city says the deal would generate $77 million in revenue, but it would also mean Lyft would have exclusive rights to operate bike-share in Chicago.
Using Transit-Oriented Development to Promote Economic and Racial Justice
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At the Elevated Chicago Symposium, community members discussed their efforts to harness transit-oriented development to improve the lives of lower-income and working-class residents.
Chicago Hears Wake-Up Call For Better Transit Funding
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If the multiple service disruptions, culminating in last week's Union Station fiasco, don't convince lawmaker that our transit system needs an overhaul, nothing will.
Tribune Still Blames Peds for Rise in Killing by Drivers
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The Trib editorial implied that distracted walking is a major contributor to the crisis, but an Active Trans study showed that cell phone use by pedestrians is rarely a factor in crashes.
Mile-Based Fees Could Fund Infrastructure
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Experts gathered at the Metropolitan Planning Council to discuss the strategy, also known as a vehicle miles traveled tax.
Transit Experts Discuss the (Doomed?) O’Hare Express
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With Bill Daley out of the running for mayor, the next administration will likely kill Elon Musk's pipe scheme. Local transit authorities discuss why that's probably a good thing.
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Congestion Pricing, Parking, Bike Ticketing and More
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Other topics in our questionnaire included Vision Zero, raising the gas tax, eliminating parking minimums, affordable TOD, speeding up buses, and shared-mobility services.
Is CPD Racially Profiling Divvy Suspects?
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Black bike advocates say yes—and that they have the stats to prove it.
City: We’re Not Seeking Federal $ for O’Hare Express
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A CDOT rep says that the department's goal of getting the project in Chicago's regional plan is merely to facilitate the environmental review process.
After Drivers Kill 3 Seniors in the Niles Area Within a Month, Police Scold Pedestrians
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Admonishing pedestrians to not use cell phones and wear reflective material is easier than actually taking steps to make them safer.
Chicago Tacos and Transit Map
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Feast your eyes on this map of 100+ taco joints within walking distance of 'L' station's, celebrating Chicago's status as the U.S. capital for transit and taco satisfaction.