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
Kentucky Spent $1.3 Billion on a Highway No One Wants
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Two years after it opened, traffic is down 50 percent on Louisville's new $1.3 billion highway bridge.
Streetcars and Development: It’s Complicated
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A new study finds that modern streetcar systems are not great as engines of development.
The European Answer to School-Drop-Off Chaos
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"School Streets" prohibit cars on the roadways surrounding schools. They encourage walking and biking. And they reduce crashes.
A Fix for the Most Dangerous Street in America
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Harrisburg's State Street is insanely dangerous. The city has a good plan to fix it. Will the state stand in the way?
U.S. Finally Legalizes Modern, European-Style Train Cars
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Finally, U.S. trains will no longer have be be designed like “high-velocity bank vaults" thanks to long-awaited changes in federal regulations.
Albuquerque’s Groundbreaking Bus Project Stalled
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A problem with the electric bus fleet means a much-hyped example of bus rapid transit will be delayed by up to 18 months.
Study: Discount Stores, Eateries Pose High Risk to Pedestrians
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Planners need to pay special attention to pedestrian safety by discount stores and fast food restaurants, according to new research on crashes.
Car Culture Cements Suburban Unsustainability
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Despite their growing diversity, suburban dwellers share a dependence on cars that makes them resistant to attempts at urbanization.
Portland Will Grow — But Without Adding Cars
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The city plans to add 2 percent of street space in the central city for bus and bike lanes, increasing carrying capacity 60 percent.
Study: Dockless Mobility More Popular with People of Color in D.C.
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Dockless bike share is doing a better job reaching people of color than traditional city-sponsored bike-sharing systems, according to a new analysis
Providence Planning On-Street, Brightly Painted ‘Urban Trails’
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The goal is to connect every neighborhood with safe biking and walking infrastructure and art that pays homage to each area's unique culture.
Amazon Won Transportation Perks for Its Crystal City HQ2
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A High Line-like pedestrian bridge is the highlight of the $28-million transportation incentive deal.