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
Street Grid to Replace Old I-81 in Syracuse, NYS Decides
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New York State says it will tear down an elevated highway in Syracuse and replace it with a walkable street grid.
Death in D.C. Highlights Constant Danger
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Before he was killed on an unprotected street on Friday, Dave Salovesh warned that D.C. needed to do more to protect cyclists.
Study: Peds Linger, But Rarely Sit
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Pedestrians spend a surprising amount of time lingering in public space, whether talking, waiting for the bus or eating.
Ridership Jumped 400% When Seattle Protected a Bike Lane
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The magic of protected bike lanes, Seattle's Second Avenue edition.
Parking Madness 2019 Final: Pittsburgh vs. Providence
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Two incredible transformations helped turn wastelands of parking into absolutely beloved urban spaces in Pittsburgh and Providence. But who deserves the Golden Crater?
Scooter Trips Surpass Docked Bike Share for the First Time
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People took 38.5 million rides on e-scooters last year — just more than the 36.5 million logged by users of bike share systems.
Study: Painted Bike Lanes Aren't Enough Protection
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A new study finds drivers pass more than a foot closer on streets with bike lanes and parked cars. Physical barriers are needed, authors say.
Parking Madness Final Four: Providence vs. Toronto
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Incredible transformations in Providence in Toronto. But only one can go to the championship match.
The Economic Value of Actually Following Through on a Bike Plan
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Building out Kansas City's bike plan would add $500 million to the local economy and, save 36 lives a year, a new study finds.
Parking Madness 2019, Final Four: Pitt. vs. Minn.
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Pittsburgh's Schenley Plaza vs. Minneapolis's Downtown East. Which former parking crater is championship worthy?
The Problems of Uber and Lyft's Taxi Biz Disruption
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From rapes and abductions to rising traffic congestion and fatalities, it's starting to become clear why the government gets involved with for-hire drivers.
Parking Madness 2019, Round 2: Toronto vs. Tampa
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Toronto has been transformed. But something pretty impressive is happening in Tampa as well. Vote for your favorite.