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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Streetsblog Chicago |Infrastructure

How to Keep People from Parking Scooters on Sidewalks

Scooter ridership is down this year per vehicle compared to last year, but the average trip length is longer, and the companies have been doing a better job of complying with equity rules.

John Greenfield

September 16, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Equity

Chicago Releases Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Plan

A new equitable transit-oriented development plan published by the city today lays out steps for bringing affordable TOD to all parts of town.

John Greenfield

September 14, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Let’s install cheap, quick plastic curb-protected bike lanes all over Chicago

An upcoming bikeway project in Logan Square will demonstrate this fairly cheap, quick, flexible, and effective approach to installing protected lanes that should be repeated across the city.

John Greenfield

September 12, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Chicago’s Cafe Streets have been hugely successful. Let’s make them permanent.

Since pedestrianized dining districts are so economically successful and vibrant, and so much more pleasant than the normal car-choked situation, why don't we make them permanent?

John Greenfield

September 1, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Driving

Car Impound Fee Reform is a Mobility Justice Issue

The new ordinance ends impoundment for non-moving violations, reduces fines, caps storage fees, and provides a pathway for Chicagoans to pay their debts and get their vehicles back.

John Greenfield

July 23, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Eyes on the Street

CPD Order Streetsblog to Stop Filming Arrest

A minor encounter with Chicago Police Department officers underscored the importance of making sure police follow laws protecting freedom of the press.

John Greenfield

June 3, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

R.I.P. Bike Lane Hater John Forester, a Worthy Adversary

While Forester's anti-bike lane credo ran contrary to much of what Streetsblog stands for, you still have to respect his tenacity.

John Greenfield

April 24, 2020

Accessibility

Rear-Door Boarding Policies Leave Disabled Riders Stranded

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 coronavirus, and tragically last weekend bus driver Kim Henderson passed away from the disease, just short of her 42nd birthday.

John Greenfield

April 20, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Police must enforce the Stay at Home order fairly, without racial double-standards

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.

John Greenfield

April 8, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Closing trails during pandemic, without opening streets, is misguided and inequitable

It's time to close whole regions of the city off to cars — so walkers can spread out.

John Greenfield

March 26, 2020

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