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Courtney Cobbs

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New CHI Law Could Curb VRU Deaths

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 25, 2021 | No Comments
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."
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What It Takes To Build A Bike Network

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 6, 2021 | No Comments
The Active Transportation Alliance hosted a discussion with North Side aldermen Daniel LaSpata, Andre Vasquez, and Matt Martin.
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Chicago Gets New Development Pilot

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 24, 2021 | No Comments
The City of Chicago recently announced an equitable transit-oriented development pilot program to assist with the creation of community-led eTOD projects.
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Lessons on Building Bike Culture From Latin America

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 17, 2021 | No Comments
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.
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Bike-Share Equity in the Time of Coronavirus

By Courtney Cobbs | Apr 20, 2021 | No Comments
How did bike-share companies' COVID-19 response impact access to their cycles and bike-share equity?
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How To Go Car-Free in Chicago

By Courtney Cobbs | Apr 8, 2021 | No Comments
These websites, videos, apps, and maps will make it easier for newbies to get around the region on transit and bike.
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Why Uber and Lyft Drivers Should Be Employees

By Courtney Cobbs | Jan 29, 2021 | No Comments
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.
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Should Chicago End License Revocations for Camera-Issued Tix?

By Courtney Cobbs | Jan 22, 2021 | No Comments
Taking away people's licenses for failing to pay tickets doesn't necessarily make our streets safer, but it does cause economic hardship.
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Why Racism in Traffic Policing Matters

By Courtney Cobbs | Dec 14, 2020 | No Comments
Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.
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Do States Need Their Own Green New Deals For Transport?

By Courtney Cobbs | Oct 1, 2020 | No Comments
California just outlawed the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Illinois should go way further than that with a comprehensive plan to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
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How to Overcome Barriers to Building Protected Bike Lanes

By Courtney Cobbs | Sep 25, 2020 | No Comments
Hurdles include lack of funding, staffing shortages at CDOT, lack of cooperation from IDOT, and opposition from community members and aldermen.
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COVID-19 Inspires Chicagoans to Buy E-Bikes

By Courtney Cobbs | Sep 2, 2020 | No Comments
E-bike sales have increased alongside sales of traditional bikes during COVID-19. New e-bike owners in Chicago shared their thoughts and experiences.
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