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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.

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It's Time to End Unnecessary Police Chases On Foot

By John Greenfield | Apr 6, 2021 | No Comments
As with vehicle chases, the issue at stake is the need for officers the weigh the potential threat posed to the public if a suspect is not pursued, with the possible harm that could be inflicted by a chase.
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Chicago Seeks to Remove "Accidents" From Muni Code

By John Greenfield | Apr 5, 2021 | No Comments
It's common to refer to serious crashes as "accidents," implying they're unavoidable, when it's actually possible to reduce crashes through better roadway design and public policy.
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A COVID-Era Amtrak/Bike Packing Diary

By John Greenfield | Apr 5, 2021 | No Comments
I was fairly comfortable using Amtrak for this journey, so as long as we don't see another major spike in cases, I'll probably make more such trips this year as a safer alternative to flying.
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New Draft of the MUTCD is Still Too Car-Centric

By John Greenfield | Mar 12, 2021 | No Comments
Transportation chief Gia Biagi argued in a letter to the FWHA that the draft version of the next edition of the manual is "far too focused on motor vehicle operations and perpetuates the status quo."
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Police Shoot Passenger Over Fare Enforcement

By John Greenfield | Mar 10, 2021 | No Comments
What's the best way to deal with unruly fare evaders? It's a complex question, but a more lenient policy might be worth the downsides, if it helps prevent the kind of near-deadly scenario we saw last week.
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Rep. Garcia: We Need to Quadruple Transit Funding

By John Greenfield | Mar 9, 2021 | No Comments
Advocates acknowledged the goals is ambitious and achieving parity is unlikely this year, but a strategy of aiming high could significantly move the funding needle during this window of opportunity.
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Chicago's Speed Cameras Are Working

By John Greenfield | Mar 4, 2021 | No Comments
Fatal or serious injury crashes increased by 1 percent near speed cameras between 2012-13 and 2017-18, compared to a 19 percent increase citywide.
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Chicago Needs a Sidewalk Snow Clearance Plan

By John Greenfield | Feb 15, 2021 | No Comments
The group has launched a new campaign and petition, with almost 1,250 signatures, to exhort the city of Chicago to take charge of winter sidewalk clearance.
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CDC Mask Mandate Will Give Local Rules Teeth

By John Greenfield | Feb 2, 2021 | No Comments
Hopefully now that the federal government is getting more serious about mask compliance, we'll see better behavior on this front from local transit riders.
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Could Slow Streets Speed Pandemic Recovery?

By John Greenfield | Jan 27, 2021 | No Comments
Streetsblog reader Nate Hutcheson brainstormed a system of Slow Streets designed as a community and economic development strategy.
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What if Chicago Had Rapid Transit Everywhere?

By John Greenfield | Dec 17, 2020 | No Comments
It's not that it would be particularly difficult to make this a reality -- we just need the political will.
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Check Out Chicago's Gorgeous Ped Paintings

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.
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