Angie Schmitt
Angie is a Cleveland-based writer with a background in planning and newspaper reporting. She has been writing about cities for Streetsblog for six years.
Recent Posts
Providence Planning On-Street, Brightly Painted ‘Urban Trails’
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The goal is to connect every neighborhood with safe biking and walking infrastructure and art that pays homage to each area's unique culture.
Millennials Unhappily Stuck in their Parents’ Transportation System
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In a new survey, Millennials report fairly high dissatisfaction with driving, but they are mostly without alternatives.
Toronto Cleared Cars Off a Major Transit Corridor — And it Worked!
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Once the street was closed to cars, about 20,000 additional streetcar riders materialized practically overnight.
Cities are Making Left Turns Safer with ‘Wedges’
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Strategically placed bollards and curbs slow drivers and prevent them from "cutting corners," keeping pedestrians safer.
Uber and Lyft Carrying More Trips Than Light Rail in Seattle
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They are primarily moving folks living in the densest — and best-connected — parts of the county.
Election 2018: The Koch Brothers Lost Big in Tampa Last Night
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A grassroots-led push for trails, sidewalks and transit funding in Hillsborough County was successful despite opposition backed by the Koch brothers.
Cincinnati Bus Riders Finally Get A Lane of their Own
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Cincinnati is piloting a dedicated bus lane on Main Street during rush hour. The move promises speedier service to 11,000 riders.
America’s Early Bus Rapid Transit Systems Are Working Well
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Now 10 years old and older, the performance of the U.S.'s first bus rapid transit systems helps explain why the model has caught fire.
Single-Family Housing Upholds the Patriarchy and Hurts Moms
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What happened to the "village?" They're a car ride away.
Uber and Lyft Ads Are Really Annoying Us Lately
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Research increasingly shows Uber and Lyft are worsening congestion, hurting transit, even boosting car sales. It shouldn't be too surprising if you've been paying attention to their ads.
Baltimore’s New Complete Streets Policy Aims to Promote Racial Equity
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The next frontier in complete streets is equity and Baltimore is helping lead the way.
UPS to Test E-Bike Deliveries in Seattle
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UPS, which uses e-bikes in more than a dozen European cities, is expanding the service in the U.S.