Courtney Cobbs
Recent Posts
What Can Chicago Learn About Cycling From the Netherlands?
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Streetsblog talked with Bart Twaalfhoven, consul general of the Netherlands in the Midwest, about some of the differences between the Netherlands and Chicago when it comes to road safety.
Possible Chicago Public Restroom Pilot Could Help Improve Access to Public Space
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Advocates for more public restrooms for Chicagoans will be heartened by signs of movement to address the problem.
Don't Ban Teens From Parks For 'Public Safety'
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Instead of shutting youth out of public spaces, we need to be designing more public spaces around them, and investing in resources that will help them thrive.
Chicago Addresses VMT impact of Bikeshare
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The Divvy system recently debuted charging stations for electric Divvys. Read more to find out where the first charging stations are located.
Chicago Launches Income-Based Traffic Fine Pilot
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Eligible residents can also eliminate all debt by paying off the original fine on tickets received within the last three years.
In the Age of Climate Change, Why is Chicago Making it Easier to Drive to the Airport?
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Government officials just can’t seem to think outside the automotive box and create quality sustainable transportation alternatives.
Notes from Medellín: Can Infrastructure Investments Reduce Interpersonal Violence?
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A 2012 research project conducted in Medellín, Colombia examined the impact of the built environment on reducing violence and fostering societal trust.
Chicago E-Bikeshare Gets an Upgrade
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"Overall I'm impressed with the new Divvy bikes and look forward to snagging one whenever I’m away from my own bike."
How Public Restroom Shortages Limit Access to Public Space
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More public bathrooms would help people from many walks of life, including some of our city's most vulnerable residents.
Philly Abolished Minor Traffic Stops; Your City Should, Too
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Philadelphia enacted new legislation aimed towards reducing racial disparities in traffic stops and improving police-community relations.
Who Maintains Chicago's Bike Lanes?
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Sadly, it seems that many bike lane obstructions are still going unaddressed, which can put people on bikes in danger.
Check out this Solar-Powered E-Bike
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Sushil Reddy, the brains behind the SunPedal Ride, talks about why he's crossing the country on two wheels, with a solar assist.