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
Atlanta May Convert Main Drag into a Dutch ‘Woonerf’
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A "shared street" — a concept imported from Europe — does away with curbs and gives pedestrians the priority. Atlanta is considering the design for its famous Peachtree Street.
Paying Uber and Lyft Drivers More Benefits Everyone
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Thanks to NYC's new $17.22 minimum wage, Uber and Lyft are limiting the number of new drivers — a move that could help reduce congestion.
How to Make Transit More Competitive in the Suburbs
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New research shows managed highway lanes + park and rides can make a big difference for suburbanites when it comes to transit access.
Cyclists Take Over D.C. Streets to Demand Safety
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The "Rally for Streets that Don't Kill People" comes one week after the death of well-known bike activist Dave Solavesh, who was killed by the driver of a stolen van on a street without a protected bike lane.
Cyclists are Using Red Cups to Protest Unsafe Bike Lanes
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How easy would it be to add some bollards to your neighborhood bike lane? A national demonstration aims to point that out.
Vancouver Unveils Boldest Climate Action Plan
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The city's plans to put U.S. regions to shame, calling for 90 percent of residents to be in walking distance of "daily needs."
Phoenix Will Continue to Let People to Die in the Streets
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Almost 100 pedestrians are getting killed annually in Phoenix. But City Council just voted against doing anything about it.
Your Parking Madness 2019 Champion: Providence
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The Rhode Island capital reclaimed most of its downtown from cars, earning the coveted golden trophy.
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.