John Greenfield
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Past articles by John:
The Iconic Chicago Restaurants Map
A guide to longtime, affordable, and excellent eateries in just about every Chicago community area → Read More
DuSable Drive opponents said the issue wasn’t about race. The numbers speak for themselves.
Survey data and the vote breakdown showed a sharp racial divide in support. → Read More
Skiing the entire Lakefront Trail at a time when Chicago is reassessing its public art is a monumental journey
Several statues along the shoreline are being reevaluated for possible removal. → Read More
John Kass washing his hands of responsibility for last week's riot was a bridge too far
It's time to deplatform the right-wing Tribune columnist. → Read More
We should rename Chicago’s shoreline highway DuSable Drive, but we don’t have to drop LSD
Renaming the landmark for Chicago’s Black founder would be a game-changer, but we can still also refer to Lake Shore Drive by its iconic appellation. → Read More
How ancient Jewish religious law influenced the design of a bike bridge in West Rogers Park
The span includes a special portal to Chicago’s strict Orthodox community. → Read More
How ancient Jewish religious law influenced the design of a bike bridge in West Rogers Park
The span includes a special portal to Chicago’s strict Orthodox community. → Read More
A challenging and memorable bike ride around Chicago’s exact city limits
Cycling, sightseeing, and snacking from Rogers Park to Edison Park, Mount Greenwood to Hegewisch → Read More
How to avoid being a livable streets jerk
Thoughtful transportation advocacy requires intersectionality and a willingness to listen. → Read More
The Manhattan project
NYC sped up buses by limiting cars’ access. Let’s do that in Chicago. → Read More
Making a transfer
2019 was a year of new beginnings in Chicago, and transportation was no exception. → Read More
Not-so-easy riders
What can cities do to make e-scooters safer? → Read More
Cyclephobia
Are fears of reckless cyclists just overblown? → Read More
A secret history of the Riverwalk bike ban
E-mails reveal how the threat of a cyclist revolt convinced the city to end the de facto prohibition. → Read More
Time for a sustainable revolution
Chicago’s new wave of aldermen discuss transportation goals. → Read More
CTA on celluloid
The city’s iconic elevated tracks, subways, and buses star in Hollywood flicks. → Read More
A chronic problem
You can’t spell “contact high” without the CTA. → Read More
Breakin’ the law
What should Chicago do about cyclists who don’t play by the rules? → Read More
Where do Lori and Toni part ways on transportation issues?
And are we at risk of having a motorhead as mayor? → Read More
A hole is a hole
The election will likely decide the fate of Elon Musk’s plan for the O’Hare Express, which transit experts view with skepticism. → Read More