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
How Philadelphia Fixed Parking Craters Using Tax Policy
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Using tax incentives and a dash of zoning, Philadelphia set off a virtuous cycle, reducing dependence on cars.
An Impressive New Bike Connection Highlights Changing Attitudes in Cleveland
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People on bikes finally have some space of their own on the Detroit-Superior Bridge. The outer eastbound lane is being converted into a bike lane, linking downtown Cleveland to two thriving retail districts and two large public housing complexes.
Did Your State Forfeit Federal Funds for Walking and Biking?
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Millions of dollars that should have gone toward building safer sidewalks or bike lanes near schools were instead forfeited by state DOTs that couldn't get their acts together.
San Antonio Gets a Badly Needed Kick in the Pants on Pedestrian Safety
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In removing a guerrilla safety improvement, San Antonio officials acted with the kind of swiftness that they've never displayed in response to the city's staggering pedestrian death rate.
Is Nashville Finally Ready to Invest in Transit?
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Last week, Mayor Megan Barry unveiled a $5.2 billion transit plan, dubbed "Let's Move Nashville," to improve access to reliable transit and reduce car-dependence. The plan calls for 26 miles of rapid transit, including a network of five light rail corridors and four rapid bus routes.
We Know SUV Design Kills Pedestrians, But We Still Let Carmakers Sell Them
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The same design features that kill and maim pedestrians are what automakers rely on to appeal to consumers.
Texas DOT Open to Burying Highway That Cuts Through Dallas
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Though it's not the highway teardown advocates want, TxDOT is now considering putting 1.3-miles of I-345 underground.
U.S. DOT Gets Swept Up in Trump’s Climate Denial Binge
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You have until November 6 to urge U.S. DOT to preserve climate accountability in transportation policy.
The Persistent Racial Disparities of Motor Vehicle Pollution
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While tailpipe emissions have been lowered across the board, racial disparities persist in exposure to fine particles from motor vehicles.
These People Lost Their Minds Over a Bike Lane
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The photos don't lie -- these protesters actually called some new stripes on the street a "Nazi lane."
Uber and Lyft Are Cannibalizing Transit in Major American Cities
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New research from UC Davis shows that cities must strengthen transit in response to the growth of ride-hailing services.
Meet the Lawyer Taking on Wisconsin’s Highway Lobby — And Winning
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To combat racial segregation and disparities in public health, attorney Dennis Grzezinski is confronting the state's penchant for road expansion.