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
Seattle’s Viadoom: The ‘Carmageddon’ That Wasn’t
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We've seen this before: Freeways induce driving and when one closes people adapt their choices accordingly. There is no "carmageddon" after all.
The Bible Belt Should Really Be Called ‘The Carnage Corset’
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Eight of the 10 most dangerous metro areas in the U.S. for pedestrians are in Florida, according to a new study by Smart Growth America. Of the remaining 12, eight are in the Deep South.
Study: Uber and Lyft Caused U.S. Transit Decline
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Uber and Lyft have decreased bus ridership in San Francisco 12.7 percent since 2010, a new study estimates.
Six Ways the Media is Still Blaming the Victim
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Media tropes emphasize the victim's behavior when a driver hits a pedestrian or cyclist rather than systemic causes, a new study finds.
Ford to Citizens: Don’t Drop Dead
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Automaker says high-tech gizmos in new cars will save lives — but no one really believes that.
Uber and Lyft Don’t Reduce Car Ownership. Transit Does.
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Seattle is the only major city that really grew the number of car-free and car-light households in the last five years. It's also the only one that's really grown transit ridership.
Research Explains Why Pedestrians ‘Break the Rules’
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Pedestrians behave unpredictably when the environment is not accommodating to them, new research using time-lapse video shows.
Other States Should Copy Utah’s New Drunk Driving Rule
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The new law lowers the threshold for impairment to .05 blood-alcohol level — which is what experts recommend.
DC Metro Opens Door to Bikes During Rush Hour
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Bikes will be allowed on the DC Metro, even at rush hour — a long-sought win for local advocates.
Send Us Nominations for Best Urban Street Redesign This Year
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Did your town to a great road diet? Nominate it to be named the best of the year.
DEEP DIVE: Are E-Scooters Unsafe At Any Speed?
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We don't know for sure yet. Data shows they're more dangerous than bike share — but researchers say that will change as cities adapt and make roads safer.
Elon Musk’s Tunnel Project in Los Angeles is Bad Joke
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He initially promised to revolutionize public transit — but then created only a new private transportation system for rich people.