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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.

Take A Virtual Ride On Chicago’s Newest Protected Bike Lane

The project appears to be pretty much finished, but I'm double checking that no additional concrete, flexi-posts, or paint are planned.

December 15, 2023

Chicago to Lower Transit Speeds After NTSB Report on Crash

The CTA Yellow Line, aka the Skokie Swift, which runs between Skokie and Rogers Park, has remained out of commission for nearly a month since November 16, when a run crashed into a snow removal machine at Howard Street station. Slowing the train down is the first step to bringing it back.

December 13, 2023

Third Pedestrian Killed in Three Months On Single Mile of Chicago Road

This fatality took place one day after an off-duty police officer struck and killed a female pedestrian in River North.

December 12, 2023

Distracted Off-Duty Cop Jumped Curb and Killed Chicago Woman On Sidewalk

It's infuriating that a person who was entrusted to help keep the public safe was reckless enough to take her eyes off the road while driving to pick up a phone, with tragic consequences.

December 8, 2023

Chicago Adovcates Rally For Barcelona-Style Superblocks

Advocates showed up in force to support the grassroots organization, which promotes safe, accessible, and equitable street design for all residents.

November 10, 2023

2023 Was Chicago’s Busiest Bikeway Installation Year Ever

Streetsblog recently caught up with CDOT Complete Streets Director David Smith for a recap of what bike infrastructure, much of it protected lanes, was built in our city this year.

November 1, 2023

Take a Virtual Ride on Chicago’s Newest Greenway

The route is partially finished between Diversey Parkway and Montrose Avenue, and it will soon extend to Berwyn Avenue.

September 16, 2023

50 years after it was promised, Chicago’s Red Line Extension is slated to get a $1.973B grant

And fortunately, despite what the news release stated, the RLE is still predicted to cut the commute time from 130th to the Loop by 30 minutes.

September 8, 2023

Parking Spots are Turned into People Space as a Chicago Garage Becomes an Apartment Complex

The adaptive reuse of a 1920s parking garage at 3121 N. Broadway transformed it into new housing close to the 'L' and the Lakefront Trail.

August 15, 2023