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Angie Schmitt

@schmangee
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

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Millennials Unhappily Stuck in their Parents’ Transportation System

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 13, 2018 | No Comments
In a new survey, Millennials report fairly high dissatisfaction with driving, but they are mostly without alternatives.

Canadian City Shows how Muni Can Solve Transit Delays

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 13, 2018 | No Comments
Once a Toronto street was closed to cars, about 20,000 additional streetcar riders materialized practically overnight. 

Will Any Infrastructure Bill Be Worth Supporting?

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 13, 2018 | No Comments
The day after the election a key Democrat promised a big spending package. But will it do more harm than good?

Cities are Making Left Turns Safer with ‘Wedges’

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 9, 2018 | No Comments
Strategically placed bollards and curbs slow drivers and prevent them from "cutting corners," keeping pedestrians safer.

Uber and Lyft Carrying More Trips Than Light Rail in Seattle

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 8, 2018 | No Comments
They are primarily moving folks living in the densest — and best-connected — parts of the county.

Election 2018: The Koch Brothers Lost Big in Tampa Last Night

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 7, 2018 | No Comments
A grassroots-led push for trails, sidewalks and transit funding in Hillsborough County was successful despite opposition backed by the Koch brothers.

Amazon’s Choice of Crystal City Powered by Good Transit

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 6, 2018 | No Comments
Good transit and a highly educated workforce make sense — but couldn't Amazon have spread the wealth instead of picking suburbs where it already has a large presence?

Cincinnati Bus Riders Finally Get A Lane of their Own

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 5, 2018 | No Comments
Cincinnati is piloting a dedicated bus lane on Main Street during rush hour. The move process speedier service to 11,000 riders.

America’s Early Bus Rapid Transit Systems Are Working Well

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 5, 2018 | No Comments
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

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 2, 2018 | No Comments
What happened to the "village?" They're a car ride away.

Cyclists Say Australia Should Rethink Strict Helmet Law

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 2, 2018 | No Comments
Australia has the world's toughest helmet laws. But safety outcomes and ridership have stalled.

Uber and Lyft Ads Are Really Annoying Us Lately

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 31, 2018 | No Comments
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.
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