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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

Here’s Why Car Culture Makes the Suburbs So Awful

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 19, 2018 | No Comments
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

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 16, 2018 | No Comments
Finally! A major American city will remove parking in favor of buses and bikes.

Amazon Won Transportation Perks for Its Crystal City HQ2

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 14, 2018 | No Comments
A High Line-like pedestrian bridge is the highlight of the $28-million transportation incentive deal.

Millennials Drive A Lot — But Wish They Didn’t

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 13, 2018 | No Comments
A new survey reveals a stark generational divide about cars and driving — and how few alternatives Americans of any age have for getting around.

With Dems in the House, Will We Get an Infrastructure Bill Worth Supporting?

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 12, 2018 | No Comments
What good is a national infrastructure bill if it doesn't make pedestrians, drivers and cyclists safer? Haven't we poured enough concrete already?

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.

SIDEBAR: 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?
An e-bike rider. File Photo

Cyclists Down Under Say Oz Should Rethink Strict Helmet Law

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 2, 2018 | No Comments
The world's toughest helmet law isn't working, says Australia's largest bike advocacy organization.

UPS to Test E-Bike Deliveries (Alas, in Seattle)

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 31, 2018 | No Comments
Meanwhile, UPS trucks abuse cyclists by constantly parking in bike lanes.

For a More Walkable City, Replace Signals with All-Way Stops

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 30, 2018 | No Comments
In many places, stop signs are the safest solution.

D.C. Metro Seeks Better Service, Fare Cuts to Stop Ridership Death Spiral

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 29, 2018 | No Comments
Cheaper fares. More service. The D.C. Metro board finally has a plan that promises to reverse ridership declines the struggling agency.

Study: Uber and Lyft are Increasing Traffic Deaths

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 24, 2018 | No Comments
As much as 1,100 more people are being killed every year, thanks to the presence of Uber and Lyft, a new study finds.
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