Angie Schmitt
Recent Posts
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.
It’s Time for Cities to Rethink Right Turns on Red
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How the 1970s oil crisis precipitated bad street design that endangers people to this day.
Should the U.S. 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.
More Transit Agencies Allow Open Strollers on Buses
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Making transit more family friendly is not just the right thing to do, it helps people reduce car trips throughout their life.
WRONG! Safety Officials Think Tech Gadgets Will Save Pedestrians from Monster SUVs
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We know SUVs are killing pedestrians. But none of the traffic safety agencies is willing to alert the public about it.
The Real Reason Roads Are In Bad Shape
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States don't lack money for road maintenance. They just spend it on expensive new projects — ribbon cuttings! — instead.
Major Highway Teardown Gaining Traction in Tampa
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#BlvdTampa is the rallying cry of a grassroots group that wants to tear down Interstate 275 and convert it to a boulevard. They're starting to gain traction.
A Bike Trail from Washington to Washington — It’s Happening
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Someday, cyclists will be able to bike from the east coast to the west coast on a super trail. Here's the route plan.
D.C. Bill Would Make Protected Bike Lanes Mandatory
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And that's just the start. It would also allow regular citizens to help enforce bike-lane parkers and ban right turn on red, among other things.
Amster-Damn! European City Leads on Banning Ban Gas-Powered Cars
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By 2030, the city plans to ban all gas-powered cars from the city limits. The city will begin phasing them out next year.
Fed E-Scooter Safety Study Raises Serious Concerns
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A new CDC study raises some concerns. But we still don't know really how injury rates compare to other modes.