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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Myth-Buster: Uber and Lyft Aren’t Addressing Transit Deserts

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.

John Greenfield

November 24, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Mask asks: Facial coverings policy for CTA drivers; South Shore drops COVID-denier cars

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.

John Greenfield

November 17, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |2020 Election

Rahm was good for transportation, but McDonald coverup disqualifies him for USDOT post

Former CDOT chief Gabe Klein would be an ethical choice for the transportation slot who wouldn't alienate the Democratic party's progressive wing.

John Greenfield

November 11, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

What will and should Biden-Harris mean for transportation? Experts, advocates weigh in

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 […]

John Greenfield

November 9, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Universal Metra bicycle access via dedicated bike cars would be a game-changer

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.

John Greenfield

November 6, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |2020 Election

Advocates blast mayor’s refusal to rule out a CTA shutdown if there’s election unrest

"I'm not going to hesitate" to shut down transit and Divvy again in the event of civil unrest Lightfoot told Streetsblog this morning.

John Greenfield

October 30, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

The new Bike Lane Uprising app makes it easier than ever to report bikeway obstructions

This week Bike Lane Uprising released a smartphone app, available for Android and iOS devices, for filing bikeway blockage reports.

John Greenfield

October 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Chicago businesses: Here’s what’s required to use parking lanes to enable outdoor seating

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.

John Greenfield

October 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

To help restaurants and bars survive winter, let’s make it easy to use car space for seating

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.

John Greenfield

October 27, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Driving

Raising city gas tax isn’t a perfect solution, but it could help prevent COVID carmaggedon

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.

John Greenfield

October 22, 2020

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