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
Transit association says CTA was the agency that best coped with COVID-19 challenges
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Did the CTA deserve APTA's award as the transit agency that best dealt with the massive headwinds of the pandemic?
Protected Bike Lanes Coming to Edgewater
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The project, which involves relocating much of the on-street parking, will also make Clark safer and more pleasant to walk on.
CDOT Plan Promotes Racial Justice, Equity
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During the last decade, we've seen a number of of CDOT plans that only saw a fraction of the strategies actually implemented. Here's hoping that the Strategic Plan for Transportation will be different.
R.I.P. former Lakeview alderman Bernie Hansen, a legendary bikeway obstructionist
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Despite his redeeming qualities, Hansen will be remembered as Chicago's second-least-bike-friendly alderman named Bernard.
No Citation for Off-Duty Cop Who Killed Boy
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While the police union president said "any person could be in [the driver's] shoes," witnesses tell a different story.
For Safer Transit, Improve Mental-Health Services
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Providing all citizens with adequate mental health support is crucial for creating a safer, more peaceful city.
Should we advocate for a better DSD by pushing “realistic” changes, or a moonshot?
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Is advocating for bus-only lanes on DSD, rather than half-sizing the highway, a realistic goal, or "simping for the status quo"?
Boardwalk Controversy Shows Public Safety Is Key
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It's impossible for streets to be truly livable unless we can provide basic standards of public safety in all parts of town.
For better or worse, Montrose Beach meters aren’t deterring people from driving there
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Despite the fears of free parking defenders, the usual ethnically and economically diverse mix of picnickers and beachgoers packed the harbor this weekend.
LaSpata calls for fixing the Kevin Clark crash site: “I could be in the position Kevin was”
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LaSpata says he's holding local agencies accountable for fixing the intersection. "Every time a cyclist dies in Chicago we're told that in some sense it was their fault, and I'm really tired of it."
How Ped/Bike-Friendly Are Chicago’s Train Stations?
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Unsurprisingly, he found that pedestrian- and bike-friendly stations tend to be located in denser parts of town, but they also correlate with wealthier and neighborhoods.
“School of Rock” Drummer Killed at Notorious Intersection
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This second bike fatality at Logan/Western in 13 years underscores the fact that we can't wait any longer for safety improvements at this location.