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
Uber is a Slow-Motion Tragedy
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More congested cities. Weakened transit systems. To top it off, Uber lost $5.2 billion last quarter.
Nashville Plans New Transit Hub
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Music City is requesting $18 million from the federal government for a new transit center
Advocates: Hey, Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Needs Congestion Pricing
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Activists are urging the city's new mayor, Lori Lightfoot, to adopt surcharges to raise revenue for transit.
Rail Reversal: Miami Looking to China For Transit Help
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The Chinese government is pitching Miami on a new rail line as public investment in Florida transit stalls.
Highway Boondoggles: Chicago’s Congestion Magnet
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The Tri-State Tollway through the western Chicago suburbs to O’Hare Airport is a testament to the fact that you can’t build your way out of congestion.
Cyclist and Pedestrian Deaths Skyrocket in 2018 as Motorists Stay Safe
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Let's face it: America's roads are safe increasingly for only those who drive on them.
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.
Depaving Paradise: Grassroots Portland Group Reclaims 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.
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
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.
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.
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.