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
CPD Order Streetsblog to Stop Filming Arrest
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A minor encounter with Chicago Police Department officers underscored the importance of making sure police follow laws protecting freedom of the press.
STREETSBLOG CHICAGO R.I.P. Bike Lane Hater John Forester, a Worthy Adversary
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While Forester's anti-bike lane credo ran contrary to much of what Streetsblog stands for, you still have to respect his tenacity.
Rear-Door Boarding Leaves Disabled Riders Stranded
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This post originally appeared on Streetsblog Chicago and is republished here with permission. CTA bus drivers have every right to be concerned about their health during COVID-19. Even with plummeting transit ridership, dozens of people are riding their vehicles every day, creating the potential for viral exposure. Several CTA employees have tested positive for the […]
Racial Disparities In Stay-At-Home Order Policing
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It makes sense for police to intervene when dangerously violating the pandemic rules. But we must make sure they're not unfairly targeting people of color for enforcement.
Don't Close Parks. Open Streets Instead.
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It's time to close whole regions of the city off to cars — so walkers can spread out.
How Chicago's Divvy Bikeshare is Keeping Riders COVID-Safe
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More people are opting to bike instead of ride transit to reduce viral exposure, and Divvy ridership is up 26 percent over last year.
San Francisco is Ordering Residents to ‘Shelter in Place’
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It's probably only a matter of time before Chicago does the same thing, and all other big cities should follow suit.
We Can Socially Distance Without Dooming Transit
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If you don't need to use public transportation during the pandemic, do the right thing and avoid riding it, which will make conditions safer for those who have no other option.
Active Trans Has 3 ‘Moonshot’ Goals for the 2020s
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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 Has a Great New Tool to Keep Cars Out of Bus Lanes
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Editor’s note: How many times have you seen drivers decide that the bike or bus lane would be the perfect place to idle in their cars — even if it forces cyclists out into dangerous traffic, or slows down what’s supposed to be a rapid bus route? Chicago has a great idea to stop that […]
Good Transit is the Key To an Accessible City
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...and not cars.