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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 Legalize the Parking Spot Cafe

By John Greenfield | Oct 27, 2020 | No Comments
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.
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How Raising Gas Taxes Prevents COVID Carmageddon

By John Greenfield | Oct 22, 2020 | No Comments
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.
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Low-Speed Electric 'Tuk-Tuks' Could Reduce Traffic Injuries

By John Greenfield | Oct 1, 2020 | No Comments
As long new low-speed, electric transportation modes don't cause any other major problems, I say the more, the merrier.
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Chicago Commuter Line Offers 'Mask Optional' Car

By John Greenfield | Sep 23, 2020 | No Comments
Is the commuter railroad's unique approach to dealing with COVID deniers on trains completely misguided, or so gosh darn irrational that it just might work?
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Chicago Gets Pop-Up Pandemic Bus Lanes

By John Greenfield | Sep 21, 2020 | No Comments
Streetsblog was pushing for pop-up bus lanes months ago when traffic was much lighter and there would have been less potential political backlash to repurposing mixed-traffic lanes but, hey, better late than never.
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Keeping People from Parking Scooters on Sidewalks

By John Greenfield | Sep 16, 2020 | No Comments
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.
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Chicago Releases Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Plan

By John Greenfield | Sep 14, 2020 | No Comments
A new equitable transit-oriented development plan published by the city today lays out steps for bringing affordable TOD to all parts of town.
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These Plastic Bike Lanes Could Save Lives

By John Greenfield | Sep 12, 2020 | No Comments
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.
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Why We Should Make Covid-Era "Cafe Streets" Permanent

By John Greenfield | Sep 1, 2020 | No Comments
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?
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Car Impound Fee Reform is a Mobility Justice Issue

By John Greenfield | Jul 23, 2020 | No Comments
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.
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CPD Order Streetsblog to Stop Filming Arrest

By John Greenfield | Jun 3, 2020 | No Comments
A minor encounter with Chicago Police Department officers underscored the importance of making sure police follow laws protecting freedom of the press.
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R.I.P. Bike Lane Hater John Forester, a Worthy Adversary

By John Greenfield | Apr 24, 2020 | No Comments
While Forester's anti-bike lane credo ran contrary to much of what Streetsblog stands for, you still have to respect his tenacity.
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