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
Trump’s Federal Transit Administration Has Gone Rogue
| | No Comments
More evidence from the GAO that under Trump, federal officials are obstructing programs intended to improve transit in American cities.
The “Sorry Bus Stops” Final Round 1 Battle: Suffolk County vs. New York City
| | No Comments
The last spot in the "Elite Eight" is up for grabs as Suffolk County, New York, takes on a lonely stop in the Bronx.
Sorry Bus Stops: San Rafael vs. Vancouver
| | No Comments
Two truly terrifying West Coast bus stops are competing today for a spot in the Elite Eight.
Vision Zero Network Hires Big Gun To Focus on Slowing Drivers Down Already
| | No Comments
The leaders of the Vision Zero Network say U.S. cities need to make more dramatic changes to realize zero traffic deaths. And they're proposing a new set of standards to help make it happen.
Sorry Bus Stops: Miami vs. New Orleans
| | No Comments
If you harbor any doubt that America treats bus riders as second-class citizens, look no further than these two bus stops.
Scooters Aren’t a Public Safety Hazard. Dangerous Streets Designed Only for Cars Are.
| | No Comments
If Cleveland had provided dedicated lanes for people riding bikes and scooters, Jenasia Summers would probably still be alive.
Sorry Bus Stops: Salt Lake City vs. McKees Rocks
| | No Comments
Today's first round match introduces two bus stops that are each sorry in their own unique way.
Self-Driving Car Makers Prepare to Blame “Jaywalkers”
| | No Comments
Self-driving car companies tech isn't advanced enough to detect pedestrians. Rather than wait until it matures, they're trying to blame pedestrians.
TSA Brings Body Scanning to Transit Stations
| | No Comments
Body scans as you enter the train are coming to a city near you. But the safety benefits are questionable.
Sorry Bus Stops: Revere vs. Pittsburgh
| | No Comments
The Boston suburb of Revere takes on Pittsburgh. Both bus stops put you in touch with nature -- in a bad way.
Sorry Bus Stops Round 1 Matchup: A Golden State Battle of San Diego vs. Beverly Hills
| | No Comments
The conditions for transit riders at these two sites in California say a lot about the status of bus riders in the U.S.
The Real E-Scooters Story Is Much More Boring Than Media Coverage Suggests
| | No Comments
It doesn't make for exciting newsprint. But people like scooters and they aren't causing any big problems.