Angie Schmitt
Recent Posts
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.
What Happened When Larry Hogan Tried to Claim Wider Highways Would Help the Climate
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A researcher speaks out against the Maryland governor's misuse of his data.
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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An interview with James Rojas on cultural perceptions of private and public spaces
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.
Are We Starting to See Progress Toward Vision Zero?
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Looking at the data, a positive trend may be starting to emerge, but advocates say mayors aren't doing enough. an
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.