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
What We Can Learn from ‘Latino Urbanism’
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Planner James Rojas calls “Latino Urbanism,” an informal reordering of public and private space that reflects traditions from Spanish colonialism or even indigenous Central and South American culture
Bloody Texas Commits to Vision Zero
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One of the most dangerous states has set a goal to end traffic deaths entirely. Now comes the hard part.
Racial Shifts Are Changing the Transit Landscape
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Mostly all white suburban counties that once rejected transit are now diverse and on the verge of embracing it.
Should We Regulate Ads that Promote Dangerous Driving?
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They do it in the U.K. and Australia and Singapore and studies show it saves lives.
Are We Starting to See Progress Toward Vision Zero?
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Looking at the data, a positive trend may be starting to emerge, but advocates say mayors aren't doing enough.
More Transit Agencies Allow Open Strollers on Buses
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Making transit more family friendly is not just the right thing to do, it helps people reduce car trips throughout their life.
Safety Officials: Tech Will Save Pedestrians from SUVs
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We know SUVs are killing pedestrians. But none of the traffic safety agencies is willing to alert the public about it.
The Real Reason Roads Are In Bad Shape
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States don't lack money for road maintenance. They just spend it on expensive new projects — ribbon cuttings! — instead.
Dutch Treat! This Guy is Biking Through His 90s
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It is amazing how long people can bike with the right encouragement and infrastructure.
Paradigm-Shifting Highway Teardown Gaining Traction in Tampa
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#BlvdTampa is the rallying cry of a grassroots group that wants to tear down Interstate 275 and convert it to a boulevard. They're starting to gain traction.
A Bike Trail from Washington to Washington — It’s Happening
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Someday, cyclists will be able to bike from the east coast to the west coast on a super trail. Here's the route plan.
D.C. Bill Would Make Protected Bike Lanes Mandatory
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And that's just the start. It would also allow regular citizens to help enforce bike-lane parkers and ban right turn on red, among other things.