Courtney Cobbs

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While a flier circulated by a neighbor called the development proposed for this parking lot "supersized," half of the building would be only about three feet taller than this four-story building next door, and the other half would be considerably shorter. Photo: John Greenfield

Most Beacon Street Neighbors Agree: 9 Units With 10 Spots Won’t Create a Parking Crunch

By Courtney Cobbs and John Greenfield | Jul 11, 2019 | 11 Comments

At Tuesday's community meeting, residents voiced concerns about density and the community input process, but most reached a consensus that 1.11 parking spots per household is sufficient.

The CDOT headquarters at 30 North LaSalle. Image: Google Maps

Mayor Lightfoot, Here’s My Wish List for the Next CDOT Commish

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 9, 2019 | 18 Comments

Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs wants a CDOT chief who will bring about "positive equitable and transformative change" and has a list of concrete suggestions on how to make this happen.

Until Buses Get Priority, Living in a “Transit-Rich” Neighborhood Only Goes So Far

By Courtney Cobbs | Jun 20, 2019 | 35 Comments

Living in a neighborhood with lots of bus service is of limited use if the buses get stuck in traffic generated by drivers. That's why we need bus-only lanes and other time-saving strategies.

Courtney Cobbs says Chicagoans shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get the city to install more protected bike lanes.

Protected Bike Lanes Should Be the Default on City Streets

By Courtney Cobbs | Apr 26, 2019 | 8 Comments

By not having physically protected bike lanes as standard, we will continue to have a two-tiered transportation policy that puts cyclists last and motorists first.

A "bike lane" on Lawrence Avenue. Photo: Courtney Cobbs

How a Run-in With a Reckless Cabbie Inspired Me to Advocate for Safer Biking

By Courtney Cobbs | Mar 29, 2019 | 12 Comments

After I reported harassment by a taxi driver, I was pleasantly surprised to get a quick response from the city. Now I want to do more to help other cyclists.