Courtney Cobbs

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Test-riding e-Divvies at a community event. Photo: CDOT

Divvy expansion will launch Roseland, Washington Heights and Beverly with 2,400 bikes

By Courtney Cobbs | Sep 9, 2019 | 2 Comments

For starters, 2,000 bikes and 30 stations are coming to the Far South Side.

Folks Want to be Able to Bike Safely on Rogers Park Side Street

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 28, 2019 | 63 Comments

With a new Alderwoman for the 49th Ward, there’s hope biking infrastructure in the 49th Ward can be improved. Maria Hadden was elected to represent the Rogers Park community area over incumbent Joe Moore and started the job on May 20th, along with 11 other new alders. Three weeks ago I organized an event called […]

Protected bike lane on Chicago Avenue in Evanston. Image: Courtney Cobbs

In Praise of the Concrete-Protected Bike Lanes in Evanston, Illinois

By Courtney Cobbs | Aug 1, 2019 | 28 Comments

It would be great to see more bike lanes with continuous concrete protection in the city of Chicago.

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 | 36 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 | 9 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.