Author: Jono Cowgill

Jono Cowgill

Jono is a planner based in Minneapolis. He has done community work in Seattle, London, Tacoma, San Francisco and the Twin Cities. He is interested in how we make parks, streets and housing for everybody.

A temporary four-way stop sign controls an intersection in Stevens Square in Minneapolis. Photo: Jono Cowgill

Are Stop Signs the Answer to Safer Streets?

Cars
Safety
Streets

Jono Cowgill • July 30, 2025

They reduce vehicle speeds, create safer streets, and they’re cheap and easy to install. Why aren’t we installing more stop signs?

How to Go to Milwaukee

Railroads
Transit
Travel

Jono Cowgill • November 3, 2022

Reflections on a short trip to the oldest and most iconic 10-pin alley yield lessons on transit, history, equity and infrastructure.