Courtney Cobbs

Study: Chicagoland Uber and Lyft drivers would benefit from becoming employees

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.

Courtney Cobbs

January 29, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Chicago

Advocates: Ending license revocation for traffic cam tickets is the right thing to do

Taking away people's licenses for failing to pay tickets doesn't necessarily make our streets safer, but it does cause economic hardship.

Courtney Cobbs

January 22, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Equity

Why the history of racism in transportation enforcement and planning still matters today

Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.

Courtney Cobbs

December 14, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

A Green New Deal for Illinois Transportation

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.

Courtney Cobbs

October 1, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

ATA: Here’s how to overcome obstacles to building a protected bike lane network in Chicago

Hurdles include lack of funding, staffing shortages at CDOT, lack of cooperation from IDOT, and opposition from community members and aldermen.

Courtney Cobbs

September 25, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

The pandemic has inspired more Chicagoans to buy e-bikes

E-bike sales have increased alongside sales of traditional bikes during COVID-19. New e-bike owners in Chicago shared their thoughts and experiences.

Courtney Cobbs

September 2, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Austin

5 Barriers to Sustainable Transport Access For West Side Chicagoans

We must look at all the factors that are preventing people from using more sustainable modes of travel and work to address those issues.

Courtney Cobbs

July 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Chicago

Chicagoans need more outdoor entertainment options that don’t require a car

Golf courses are open, but beaches aren't. Since summer street festivals and concerns are canceled, Chicagoans need more outdoor entertainment alternatives.

Courtney Cobbs

July 2, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

How to Design Self-Policing Streets

We should be redesigning our transportation system to reduce the chances of Black and Brown residents interacting with law enforcement, and to promote transportation equity.

Courtney Cobbs

June 25, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

How to Center Community Input in Slow Streets Projects

47th Ward alderman Matt Martin hosted a panel on these topics with reps from the Active Transportation Alliance, the Metropolitan Planning Council, and Streetsblog Chicago.

Courtney Cobbs

June 22, 2020

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