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
Oregon Rep: Dems Will Fix ‘Incoherent’ Trump Transit Policy
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Oregon Democrat Earl Blumenaur — who runs the Congressional Bike Caucus! — says House Democrats will restore sanity to transportation policy.
SHORT-SIGHTED! Milwaukee May Kill Bus Routes that Fix Racial-Economic Divide
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Two bus routes help low-income workers gain access to better paying jobs — but state officials are considering eliminating them.
Trump May Let Big Auto Hide Pedestrian Safety Records
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The Trump Administration may be poised to quash new regulations that would have — for the first time — held automakers accountable for their performance in crashes with pedestrians.
Is Pedal Dockless Bike Share Going Extinct?
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It sure seems that way as companies fold, push e-bikes or even bail on two-wheelers for e-scooters.
Trump Delays More Federal Transit Funds
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The Trump Administration is ramping up its war on public transit. The White House has now failed to allocate $1.8 billion for already approved transit construction projects.
Conclusive Evidence! How the Media Fails Bicyclists
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Blaming the victim is a clear media pattern, aided and abetted by police departments.
Safety Board Finally Responds to Pedestrian Crash Crisis
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But will anything get done with this White House?
E-Scooter Deaths Show Urgent Need for Safer Streets
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If they come to New York City, we're going to need more bike lanes!
Key Design Guide to Finally Include Protected Bike Lanes
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A group of engineers that has long discouraged certain bike-safety efforts looks like it is finally seeing the light.
Cincinnati Eliminates Parking Minimums to Make Downtown More Walkable
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It will dispense with one the biggest hidden subsidies for driving and make a more walkable downtown.
Study: Want Cyclists To Feel Protected? Then Protect Them!
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It sounds obvious, but a new study shows how easy it is to reduce car-cyclist conflicts.
Lack of Housing Is Hurting Urban Workers Far More Than Congestion
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Living near jobs in the first place is much more advantageous for workers than having access to free-flowing highways, new research finds.