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
America’s Early Bus Rapid Transit Systems Are Working Well
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Now 10 years old and older, the performance of the U.S.'s first bus rapid transit systems helps explain why the model has caught fire.
Single-Family Housing Upholds the Patriarchy and Hurts Moms
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What happened to the "village?" They're a car ride away.
Cyclists Say Australia Should Rethink Strict Helmet Law
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Australia has the world's toughest helmet laws. But safety outcomes and ridership have stalled.
Uber and Lyft Ads Are Really Annoying Us Lately
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Research increasingly shows Uber and Lyft are worsening congestion, hurting transit, even boosting car sales. It shouldn't be too surprising if you've been paying attention to their ads.
Street Safety as Racial Fix in Baltimore
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The next frontier in complete streets is equity and Baltimore is helping lead the way.
UPS to Test E-Bike Deliveries in Seattle
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UPS, which uses e-bikes in more than a dozen European cities, is expanding the service in the U.S.
D.C. Metro Seeks Better Service, Fare Cuts to Stop Ridership Death Spiral
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Cheaper fares. More service. The D.C. Metro board finally has a plan that promises to reverse ridership declines the struggling agency.
The Movement for More Equitable Transit Fares
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Discounted fares for low-income riders are becoming the norm for progressive cities.
Transit Agencies are Changing Their Approach to Homelessness
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Rather than arresting homeless riders, transit agencies using kinder, gentler policies to address the root causes of the problem.
Study: Uber and Lyft are Increasing Traffic Deaths
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As much as 1,100 more people are being killed every year, thanks to the presence of Uber and Lyft, a new study finds.
Ore. Rep Says Dems Will Fix 'Incoherent' Trump Transit Policy
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The Oregon Democrat says House Democrats will restore sanity to transportation policy.
Buffalo May Turn Parking Craters into Neighborhoods
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A city on the rise considers using its wasted space near transit for housing.