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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

Aerial photo of the Lincoln Hub at Wellington/Southport/Lincoln in Lakeview by traffic reporter Sarah Jindra. Paint-and-post bump-outs made it easier to cross the street, calmed traffic, and created new seating areas.
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What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?

By John Greenfield | Dec 10, 2020 | No Comments
These kinds of Complete Streets interventions are fairly easy and inexpensive, and can help make neighborhoods safer as well as more beautiful.
Cycling is a great way to maintain physical and mental health during the colder months, and it's easier than it looks. Photo: John Greenfield
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Make biking part of your plan to take on the challenges of a COVID-19 winter

By John Greenfield | Dec 3, 2020 | No Comments
Cold-weather cycling is just one of the options for infectious disease expert-approved cold-weather fun available.
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Myth-Buster: Uber and Lyft Aren’t Addressing Transit Deserts

By John Greenfield | Nov 24, 2020 | No Comments
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 Emanuel at the December 2012 opening of the Dearborn Street protected bike lane. Photo: Steven Vance
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Rahm was good for transportation, but McDonald coverup disqualifies him for USDOT post

By John Greenfield | Nov 12, 2020 | No Comments
Former CDOT chief Gabe Klein would be an ethical choice for the transportation slot who wouldn't alienate the Democratic party's progressive wing.
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What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in

By John Greenfield | Nov 10, 2020 | No Comments
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
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Raising city gas tax could prevent COVID carmaggedon

By John Greenfield | Oct 23, 2020 | No Comments
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.
Kids take a Chicago Tuk Tuk ride at a community event.
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Can’t hurt, might help: Low-speed electric tuk-tuks could reduce traffic injuries, emissions

By John Greenfield | Oct 5, 2020 | No Comments
As long new low-speed, electric transportation modes don't cause any other major problems, I say the more, the merrier.
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Chicago-Indiana commuter rail line tries quarantining anti-maskers in a separate car

By John Greenfield | Sep 24, 2020 | No Comments
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?
A short existing segment of bus lane on 79th Street by the Red Line station, with a cab in it. Photo: James Porter
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Chicago Gets Pop-Up Pandemic Bus Lanes

By John Greenfield | Sep 22, 2020 | No Comments
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.
A plastic curb-protected bike lane in Lima, Peru. Photo: John Greenfield
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Let’s install cheap, quick plastic curb-protected bike lanes all over

By John Greenfield | Sep 14, 2020 | No Comments
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.
A rendering of Lake Shore Drive with mixed-traffic lanes converted to dedicated bus lanes. Image: IDOT
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Chicago Fights for Freeway Bus-Only Lanes

By John Greenfield | Aug 4, 2020 | No Comments
Bus-only highway lanes have succeeded in cities around the world. It's time to try them here.
An oldie but a goodie: Bike lane hater John Forester takes on cycle track proponent Mikael Colville-Andersen in a rap battle.
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R.I.P. Bike Lane Hater John Forester, a Worthy Adversary

By John Greenfield | Apr 27, 2020 | No Comments
While Forester's anti-bike lane credo ran contrary to much of what Streetsblog stands for, you still have to respect his tenacity.
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