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
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?]
Pritzker’s Nearly $45B Capital Plan Is Way Better for Transportation Than Expected
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23 percent of the total transportation spending will go towards transit, twice as much as expected, and walking and biking will get $50 million a year.
Here Are Six Times the City Said the Chicago Riverwalk Would Accommodate Biking
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Here's clear evidence that banning cycling on the riverwalk would be an unfair bait-and-switch.
An In-the-Saddle Exit Interview With Rahm as He Hits the Road
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As he starts out on a two-week, 1,000-mile bike ride around Lake Michigan on the day after he left office, ex-Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses his proudest accomplishments for biking.
Thanks to “Overwhelming Support,” the Logan Affordable TOD Plan Is Moving Forward
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Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said that after taking input from over a thousand residents, he's recommending the project to the zoning committee.
Emanuel Will Bike Around Lake Michigan After Leaving Office
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Emanuel plans to leave from Montrose Beach the morning after he leaves office and ride about 70 miles a day.
Ride-Hail Strike Plunges City Into … Relative Tranquility
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Ride-hail drivers deserve better pay, which would also help relieve congestion. But today's strike seemed to provide a nice reprieve from the typical hectic Chicago traffic in the age of Uber and Lyft.