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
Is the Dockless Bike-Share Revolution a Mirage?
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There are big questions about the venture-funded dockless bike-share model that go deeper than the propriety of where the bikes are parked.
Where Are the Gaps in Your Transit System?
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Where should your city aim to add transit service? A new data tool from the Center for Neighborhood Technology helps pinpoint these locations in cities around the U.S.
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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"Americans for Prosperity," the primary weapon in the Koch brothers' right-wing activist arsenal, is mounting a campaign to defeat Nashville'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.
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.
Making Sense of the Leaked Trump Infrastructure Plan
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Don't be fooled, it's mostly terrible policy. With the caveat that the leaked information is vague, often contradictory, and subject to change, here’s an overview of the important points that have surfaced so far.
The Racist Dog Whistles in Complaints About Dockless Bike-Share
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One commenter on a Georgetown listserv urged people to call the cops on bike-share riders for the offense of biking in the street.
The ACLU’s Dangerous Windshield Bias
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There are good reasons to watchdog camera enforcement programs and ensure that they are set up fairly. But the ACLU isn’t making recommendations about how to preserve the integrity of traffic cameras - it is lending its name to an outright ban.
How to Engage With Transit Agencies That Resist Change
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If you want to improve transit service, it's important to recognize the constraints your transit agency deals with every day.
How Dangerous Walking Conditions Disadvantage Women
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Women have more reasons to walk or bike, but the hostile street environment we've created shifts those trips to cars.