Angie Schmitt
Recent Posts
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.
Is Portland’s ‘Congestion Pricing’ Worth Getting Excited About?
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Portland wants to put a price on driving on downtown freeways at rush hour. But it will need the Feds' approval.
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.
We Can’t Stop Global Warming Without Reducing Driving
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Electric vehicles aren't going to cut it, emissions-wise. We need to do more.
San Francisco Eliminates Parking Minimums
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San Francisco is the latest city to eliminate minimum parking requirements — a win for pedestrians and affordable housing advocates.
Philly’s Most Dangerous Roads are in Poor Areas
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About half of the city's most-dangerous streets are in low-income and/or neighborhoods of color, a new analysis finds.
One of the Nation’s ‘Sorriest’ Bus Stops Gets Upgrade
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It's still no beauty, but Suffolk County's appearance in the Elite Eight of our annual "Sorry Bus Stop" contest inspired local officials into action. You're welcome, Islip.
Why the U.S. Leads the Developed World on Traffic Deaths
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There are lots of reasons. But a new report makes one thing is clear: Our safety laws are much weaker than peer nations.
Trump Turns Obama-Era Transportation Program into a Road Fund
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Under Trump, the popular program that helped fund biking trails and transit upgrades is just another bridge and highway fund.
Minneapolis Moves to Eliminate Mandatory Parking
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The end of single-family zoning rule has gotten all the attention. But Minneapolis's new plan is groundbreaking on transportation as well.
Safety Officials to Cities: Stop Buying Such Huge Trucks
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Some strategies to make large vehicles safer in urban environments and save lives.
Why Are We Still Waiting for Electric Buses?
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In China, fleets of super-efficient electric buses roam cities. In the U.S. we're just getting started.