Courtney Cobbs

How to Address Anti-Black Racism in Urban Planning

The Canadian Urban Institute recently held an online panel centered around the question of “How do we respond to anti-Black racism in urbanist practices and conversations?”

Courtney Cobbs

June 14, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

What Legacy Will You Leave for Racial Justice?

I hope that you make choices today that you will be proud to stand by later in the quest for a more just society.

Courtney Cobbs

June 5, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Chicago Suspends Transit Service During Protests

The nationwide protests that started this weekend were born out of anger regarding systemic racism. Unfortunately in response to these protests, Mayor Lightfoot has that transit austerity is the best response.

Courtney Cobbs

June 1, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Interview: Oakland leader on Racial Equity And Mobility

Warren Logan, policy director of mobility and interagency relations for the mayor’s office of Oakland, which in April became the first city to launch “Slow Streets,” has been at the forefront of the movement to create more space for safe, socially-distanced transportation and recreation during COVID-19. I first heard about Warren in an August 2019 […]

Courtney Cobbs

May 28, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Creating a Body-Inclusive Cycling Community

A person's body size or weight has no bearing on their worth as a human being. Bike culture should reflect that.

Courtney Cobbs

May 14, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Equity, Open Streets and the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

For Black and Brown people to feel completely safe walking, biking, or just existing in public space, we need to make fundamental changes in the way our society is structured.

Courtney Cobbs

May 11, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

We Must Act Now to Prevent a Post-COVID Spike in Driving

We need to make walking, biking, and transit safer and more appealing, or we're going to see an increase in driving, congestion, pollution and crashes once the Stay at Home order is lifted.

Courtney Cobbs

April 29, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Coronavirus

Pedaling during a pandemic: How to make cycling part of your self-care routine

The coronavirus threat is a crisis, but it's also an opportunity to discover or rediscover the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of cycling.

Courtney Cobbs

March 18, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

How To De-Prioritize Driving and Create Child-Friendly Streets

Decision-makers worry about inconveniencing motorists, but we should instead focus on making it safer to transport children without driving, and creating streets where kids can safely spend time.

Courtney Cobbs

March 13, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

How Can Chicago Support the E-bike Revolution?

E-bikes are useful for people who need to travel long distances and those with mobility challenges, and they can help broaden the appeal of cycling. How can we help to encourage use?

Courtney Cobbs

March 6, 2020

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