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
Where Are the Gaps in Your Transit System?
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Wherever you live across the U.S., new mapping tool can pinpoint underserved areas.
Looking for the Fulfillment That Car Ads Promise? You Won’t Get It From Driving.
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Car commercials promise emotional fulfillment to mask the fact that driving is stultifying and sedentary.
The Koch Brothers Want to Keep Nashville Mired in Traffic
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The fossil fuel plutocrats are backing an opposition campaign to squelch the city's ambitious transit ballot measure.
How Parking Mandates Tilt the Market Toward “Luxury” Housing
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After Minneapolis slashed parking requirements, developers started to produce more affordable mid-rise apartment buildings instead of luxury high-rises.
Making Space for E-Bikes on the Streets and in the Law
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In Washington state, advocates are working with state legislators to clarify the rules for e-bike operation on streets and trails.
Indiana DOT Wants to Double Down on 1960s-Era Urban Highway
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The bad old days -- when we torn down urban neighborhoods to build highways -- aren't really behind us.
Dockless Bike-Share Is Leading a Stunning Cycling Comeback in China
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Cycling rates have doubled in Chinese cities since the advent of dockless bike-share systems.
How to Create More Play Space and Less Parking at City Schools
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Instead of paving over schoolyards, D.C. may just issue special street-parking permits to teachers near urban schools.
Boston Advocates Show How the Law Lets Drivers Get Away With Killing Cyclists
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Even when there's clear evidence the driver was in the wrong, unless the driver is drunk or speeding, prosecutors refuse to bring charges.
Making Sense of the Leaked Trump Infrastructure Plan
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Don't be fooled, it's mostly terrible policy.
How Miami Advocates Are Holding Officials Accountable for Transit Performance
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Advocates with Transit Alliance Miami are tracking Metrorail's on-time performance. The results aren't pretty.
Why Sweden Clears Snow-Covered Walkways Before Roads
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It's part of "gender-balanced" policy that reflects the fact that women walk more than men.