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
One Neat Trick to Speed Up Bus Journeys
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It's called "bus stop balancing." It's cheap and it's one of the most effective ways to speed up bus journeys.
Oregon Legislature Passes ‘Idaho Stop’ Bill
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Oregon is the fourth state to pass a version of the Idaho Stop. The bill, if signed, will allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yields.
What if SUV Names Were Really True?
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Toyota Rollover. Chevy Glacier Melter. Mall Rover. Here's what our readers came up with.
Hit-and-Run Highlights Dangers in Lincoln
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Nothing captures the terrifying reality of trying to get around Lincoln, Neb. by bike like the video of a hit-and-run involving a young boy in May. (Warning: Graphic content.)
Don’t Blame ‘Distracted’ Pedestrians for Rising Death Toll
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The data doesn't really support that theory. Unfortunately, the real explanation just isn't that tidy.
Detroit Bus Shelters Aren’t Where You Need ‘Em
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Bus shelters didn't match up with high-ridership stops. Just moving them around could have a big impact on access.
Building a Safer Mid-Block Crossing
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Regular crosswalks don't cut it at mid block. But there are lots of low-cost ways to upgrade mid-block crossings and save lives.
States Aren’t Even Trying to Reduce Traffic Deaths
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Most states are aiming for more traffic deaths under a new federal program requiring them to set targets.
Depaving Paradise: Portlanders Reclaim Parking Lots by Hand
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Depave Portland is cleaning waterways and creating beautiful community spaces — one torn up parking lot at a time.
The Magic of Red Painted Bus Lanes
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More cities should be using this inexpensive and effective tool to speed bus service already.
Larry Hogan Is Wrong That Wide Roads Help the Climate
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A researcher speaks out against the Maryland governor's misuse of his data.
Texas Red Light Camera Ban Will Cause More Death
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Studies show when these cameras get turned off, fatalities increase.