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
Here’s Why Car Culture Makes the Suburbs So Awful
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Despite their growing diversity, suburban dwellers share a dependence on cars that makes them resistant to attempts at urbanization.
Portland Will Grow — But Without Adding Cars
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Finally! A major American city will remove parking in favor of buses and bikes.
Amazon Won Transportation Perks for Its Crystal City HQ2
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A High Line-like pedestrian bridge is the highlight of the $28-million transportation incentive deal.
Millennials Drive A Lot — But Wish They Didn’t
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A new survey reveals a stark generational divide about cars and driving — and how few alternatives Americans of any age have for getting around.
With Dems in the House, Will We Get an Infrastructure Bill Worth Supporting?
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What good is a national infrastructure bill if it doesn't make pedestrians, drivers and cyclists safer? Haven't we poured enough concrete already?
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.
SIDEBAR: Amazon’s Choice of Crystal City Powered by Good Transit
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Good transit and a highly educated workforce make sense — but couldn't Amazon have spread the wealth instead of picking suburbs where it already has a large presence?
Cyclists Down Under Say Oz Should Rethink Strict Helmet Law
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The world's toughest helmet law isn't working, says Australia's largest bike advocacy organization.
UPS to Test E-Bike Deliveries (Alas, in Seattle)
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Meanwhile, UPS trucks abuse cyclists by constantly parking in bike lanes.
For a More Walkable City, Replace Signals with All-Way Stops
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In many places, stop signs are the safest solution.
D.C. Metro Seeks Better Service, Fare Cuts to Stop Ridership Death Spiral
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Cheaper fares. More service. The D.C. Metro board finally has a plan that promises to reverse ridership declines the struggling agency.
Study: Uber and Lyft are Increasing Traffic Deaths
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As much as 1,100 more people are being killed every year, thanks to the presence of Uber and Lyft, a new study finds.