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
How Biking Can Help You Through 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.
Don’t Hire Rahm Emanuel as USDOT Chief
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Announcing Emanuel as your choice would almost certainly fill the streets of Chicago with hundreds or thousands of justifiably angry protesters. You really don't want to kick off your administration that way.
Study: Uber and Lyft Aren’t Fixing 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.
South Shore Drops COVID-Denier Cars
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Here's what the CTA had to say about non-compliant CTA bus operators. Meanwhile, South Shore has ended its ill-conceived Mask Optional Car policy.
Why Rahm Emanuel Shouldn't Be the Next DOT Secretary
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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 Biden-Harris Mean for Transportation?
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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, based on the candidates’ platform and statements. We also asked these experts and advocates, as well as our readers, what they’d like to […]
Chicago Needs Bike-Only Train Cars
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Bike cars on all trains on all lines during non-pandemic times would enable people to use bikes for first- and last-mile trips for downtown commutes.
Don't Shut Down Transit If There's Election Unrest
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"I'm not going to hesitate" to shut down transit and Divvy again in the event of civil unrest Lightfoot told Streetsblog this morning.
New App Makes It Easy to Report Bikeway Obstructions
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This week Bike Lane Uprising released a smartphone app, available for Android and iOS devices, for filing bikeway blockage reports.
How Chicago Is Doing Parking Spot Dining Right
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It turns out that the bureaucratic hoops aren't especially onerous, and they're a relative bargain thanks to the city waiving some of the associated fees.
It's Time to Legalize the Parking Spot Cafe
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There are plenty of ways Chicago can help restaurants and bars survive this extremely challenging period -- if city officials are willing to be flexible, generous, and proactive to help them out.
How Raising Gas Taxes Prevents COVID Carmageddon
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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.