Courtney Cobbs
Recent Posts
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.
CHI Stages 'People-Protected' Bike Lane Protest
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We need a citywide network of barrier-protected bike lanes and we needed it years ago.
New CHI Law Could Curb VRU Deaths
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The legislation requires IDOT to conduct a traffic study following "the occurrence of any [crash] involving a pedestrian fatality that occurs at an intersection of a state highway."
What It Takes To Build A Bike Network
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The Active Transportation Alliance hosted a discussion with North Side aldermen Daniel LaSpata, Andre Vasquez, and Matt Martin.
Chicago Gets New Development Pilot
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The City of Chicago recently announced an equitable transit-oriented development pilot program to assist with the creation of community-led eTOD projects.
Lessons on Building Bike Culture From Latin America
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Latin American cities can provide insights on how to build bike culture. Mobility experts from Mexico City and Bogotá shared how their cities are creating a bike culture.
Bike-Share Equity in the Time of Coronavirus
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How did bike-share companies' COVID-19 response impact access to their cycles and bike-share equity?
How To Go Car-Free in Chicago
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These websites, videos, apps, and maps will make it easier for newbies to get around the region on transit and bike.
Why Uber and Lyft Drivers Should Be Employees
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Like it or not, ride-hail companies are part of the transportation landscape in Chicagoland. We should classify them as employees to ensure they get fair wages, benefits, and protections.
Should Chicago End License Revocations for Camera-Issued Tix?
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Taking away people's licenses for failing to pay tickets doesn't necessarily make our streets safer, but it does cause economic hardship.
Why Racism in Traffic Policing Matters
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Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.