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
What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?
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These kinds of Complete Streets interventions are fairly easy and inexpensive, and can help make neighborhoods safer as well as more beautiful.
Make biking part of your plan to take on the challenges of a COVID-19 winter
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Cold-weather cycling is just one of the options for infectious disease expert-approved cold-weather fun available.
Myth-Buster: Uber and Lyft Aren’t Addressing Transit Deserts
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Most Uber and Lyft trips aren't bolstering transportation options in transit deserts, but are being taken in majority White and more affluent neighborhoods, a new study out of Chicago reveals.
Rahm was good for transportation, but McDonald coverup disqualifies him for USDOT post
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Former CDOT chief Gabe Klein would be an ethical choice for the transportation slot who wouldn't alienate the Democratic party's progressive wing.
What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in
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After the initial euphoria of Saturday's election result wore off, Streetsblog Chicago reached out to local transportation leaders to get their take on what the Biden-Harris administration will mean for sustainable transportation
Raising city gas tax could prevent COVID carmaggedon
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Raising the city gas tax a few cents a gallon would help deter unnecessary car trips while addressing the budget shortfall, without causing undue fiscal pain for residents.
Can’t hurt, might help: Low-speed electric tuk-tuks could reduce traffic injuries, emissions
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As long new low-speed, electric transportation modes don't cause any other major problems, I say the more, the merrier.
Chicago-Indiana commuter rail line tries quarantining anti-maskers in a separate car
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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?
Chicago Gets Pop-Up Pandemic 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.
Let’s install cheap, quick plastic curb-protected bike lanes all over
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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 Fights for Freeway Bus-Only Lanes
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Bus-only highway lanes have succeeded in cities around the world. It's time to try them here.
R.I.P. Bike Lane Hater John Forester, a Worthy Adversary
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While Forester's anti-bike lane credo ran contrary to much of what Streetsblog stands for, you still have to respect his tenacity.