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
Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable
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It's time to close whole regions of the city off to cars — so walkers can spread out.
Lack of Car-Free Streets Creating Unsafe Crowding
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During the coronavirus outbreak, Bogotá, Colombia, and Mexico City have temporarily expanded their bike lane network in an effort to reduce crowding on transit.
Chicago’s pandemic plan includes free Divvy for healthcare workers, $1 rides
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The plan also includes breaks for transit riders, taxi and ride-hail drivers, and paratransit users.
Other Cities React to Bay Area Lock Down
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All big cities should follow suit.
Active Trans announces three “moonshot” goals for the next decade
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The group wants a unified regional transit system; more bike and bus lanes, and car-free streets; and downtown congestion pricing to fund sustainable transportation.
Can We End Violent Crime on Transit Without Over-Policing?
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Chicago is putting more cops on train platforms — but LA cautions that it might come at a cost.
Chicago Deputizes Citizens to Help Stop Drivers Who Park in Bus and Bike Lanes
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The next time you see a Windy City driver treat shared-mobility lanes like their own personal parking lane, don't just curse them out. Snap a photo and make them pay.
Why Good Transit is the Key To a Disability-Friendly City
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...and not cars.
Dangers and Annoyances: When, if Ever, Does it Make Sense to Confront a Rule-Breaker?
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Smoking, littering, radio playing, and other infractions can make CTA trips unpleasant and reduce ridership. But many riders say it's wisest not to confront the offender.
Suburban red-light camera programs should be reformed, not abolished
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While corruption in red light camera programs is distressing and needs to be rooted out, the fact remains that well-administered RLC systems save lives
A Key Lens for Lori Lightfoot’s 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.
Chicago Mayor Talks Uber Tax
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During a morning commute on the #20 Madison, the mayor talked about how the new ride-hail fee structure will fight congestion and improve transit service.