Courtney Cobbs
Recent Posts
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.