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
Horrifying Hit-and-Run Highlights Dangerous Conditions Nebraska
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Nothing captures the terrifying reality of trying to get around Lincoln, Neb. by bike like the video of a hit-and-run involving a young boy in May. (Warning: Graphic content.)
Don’t Blame ‘Distracted’ Pedestrians for Rising Death Toll
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The data doesn't really support that theory. Unfortunately, the real explanation just isn't that tidy.
Detroit Bus Shelters Aren’t Where You Need ‘Em
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Bus shelters didn't match up with high-ridership stops. Just moving them around could have a big impact on access.
Building a Safer Mid-Block Crossing
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Regular crosswalks don't cut it at mid block. But there are lots of low-cost ways to upgrade mid-block crossings and save lives.
States Aren’t Even Trying to Reduce Traffic Deaths
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Most states are aiming for more traffic deaths under a new federal program requiring them to set targets.
Depaving Paradise: Grassroots Portland Group Reclaims Parking Lots by Hand
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Depave Portland is cleaning waterways and creating beautiful community spaces — one torn up parking lot at a time.
The Magic of Red Painted Bus Lanes
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More cities should be using this inexpensive and effective tool to speed bus service already.
More People Will Die as a Result of Texas’ Red Light Camera Ban
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Studies show when these cameras get turned off, fatalities increase.
What We Can Learn from ‘Latino Urbanism’
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In Latino neighborhoods in Los Angeles and Chicago and Minneapolis, you might notice a few common elements: A front fence, maybe statue of the Virgin Mary, a table and chairs, even a fountain and perhaps a concrete or tile floor.
Texas, Where 10 People Are Killed on Roads Every Day, Commits to Vision Zero
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One of the most dangerous states has set a goal to end traffic deaths entirely. Now comes the hard part.
Racial Change is Shaking up the Transit Landscape in Detroit, Atlanta
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Mostly all white suburban counties that once rejected transit are now diverse and on the verge of embracing it.
Should We Regulate Ads that Promote Dangerous Driving?
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They do it in the U.K. and Australia and Singapore and studies show it saves lives.