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.
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Trump’s DOT Secretary Wants You to Drive to Midwest Landmarks; Here Are Some Car-Free Alternatives
Planning a summer trip? Here are a few Amtrak-accessible destinations.
Heat Wave Biking Tips, Revisited
SBCHI shares their latest strategies for staying cool on two wheels, and how they're evolving in the e-bike era.
Inside the Chicago Tribune’s Come-to-Jesus Moment on Transit Funding
The paper's Editorial Board previously derided “the so-called fiscal cliff.”
Chaos in Chicago as State Pols Adjourn Without Funding Transit
Meanwhile, transit officials are facing the possibility of massive service cuts and layoffs.
What It’s Like to Grow Up Car-Free In Chicago
"There's a good mix of time where you don't want your parents to drop you off, but you have to, because you don't have your own car," Quetzal said. "I never had that."
This Bill Could Help Illinois Create a Cohesive Train and Bus System — and Encourage Other States to Follow Suit
Good news for rail fans: Recently, Illinois legislators discussed a groundbreaking bill to launch statewide train service. And other states could follow their lead.
This Data Proves that Speed Cameras Improve Safety
And here's how to make Chicago's program fairer, too.
NYC-Style Congestion Pricing Would Be Great For Chicago, Too
Why shouldn't Chicago also reap the safety, environmental, equity, and efficiency benefits of less driving?
House Reps Urge Biden to Protect Active Transport, Transit Funding
Streetsblog Chicago checks in about what could done to help safeguard the future of walk/bike/transit in our region before Donald Trump takes office again.