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
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.
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.