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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

Trump’s Federal Transit Administration Has Gone Rogue

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 22, 2018 | 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

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 22, 2018 | 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

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 21, 2018 | 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

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 21, 2018 | 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

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 20, 2018 | 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.

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 20, 2018 | 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

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 17, 2018 | 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”

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 17, 2018 | 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

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 17, 2018 | 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

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 16, 2018 | 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

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 15, 2018 | 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

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 15, 2018 | No Comments
It doesn't make for exciting newsprint. But people like scooters and they aren't causing any big problems.
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