Courtney Cobbs
Recent Posts
Why the History of Racism in Transportation Enforcement and Planning Still Matters Today
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Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.
More Love for San Jose’s Bike Plan
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San Jose's Better Bike Plan offers a framework that Chicago would do well to emulate in order to create a bike plan that's more representative of current and would-be cyclists.
Ode to the Cargo Bike
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Streetsblog Chicago assistant editor Courtney Cobbs was determined to carry home her new dresser home by cargo bike.
How to Design Self-Policing Streets
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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.
How to Address Anti-Black Racism in Urban Planning
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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?"
Transportation Planners and Advocates: What Legacy Will You Leave for Racial Justice?
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I hope that you make choices today that you will be proud to stand by later in the quest for a more just society.
Chicago Transit Suspends Service During Protests, Stranding the Vulnerable
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The nationwide protests that started this weekend were born out of anger regarding systemic racism. Unfortunately in response to these protests, Mayor Lightfoot says that transit austerity is the best response.
Interview: Oakland Leader on Racial Equity and Mobility
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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.
How Do We Make Sure Open Streets Are for Everyone?
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A discussion hosted by The Untokening collective looked at why over-policing and other social justice issues must be considered when planning walk/bike interventions during the pandemic.
Ahmaud Arbery’s Death, Mobility Justice, and the Open Streets Debate
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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.