Angie Schmitt
Recent Posts
The Injustice of Subsidizing Jobs People Can Only Reach By Driving
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The more far-flung the jobs in a region, the fewer are accessible via transit, biking, and walking -- or even a short, inexpensive car commute. And yet, in many states, economic development policies still contribute to long, burdensome commutes, especially for people who can't afford cars.
Transportation Agencies Will Finally Measure the Movement of People, Not Just Cars
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Hundreds of billions of dollars have been spent in the quest for free-flowing vehicular traffic. The result is wider highways, more sprawl, and more people stuck in congestion. But this week U.S. DOT took an important step to change course, releasing new standards to guide how transportation agencies measure their performance. Advocates for transit and walkability say the policy is a significant improvement.
The Unequal Toll of Pedestrian Deaths
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News reports tend to blame the victims of these crashes for transgressions like "distracted walking" or crossing where they shouldn't have. But a new analysis from Smart Growth America highlights how pedestrian deaths are a systemic problem caused by the dangerous design of our streets and transportation systems.
These U.S. Cities Offer the Best Job Access to Transit Riders
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How well does your city's transit system connect people to jobs? A new report from the University of Minnesota lays out how many jobs are accessible via transit in major American cities.
More States Are Looting Federal Funds for Walking and Biking
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A growing number of states are opting to take federal money earmarked for walking and biking projects and spend it on roads instead, reports Margo Pedroso of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
With Louisville’s Gargantuan New Interchange Comes a Profound Loss
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Spaghetti Junction cost billions of dollars, wiped out 30 storefronts, and severed the connection between downtown and the waterfront for at least another generation.
All-Door Boarding Can Save Time for Bus Riders — If Transit Agencies Embrace It
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All-door boarding can speed up heavily-used bus routes and improve customer satisfaction. But transit agencies have to fully commit to the new policy to realize the benefits.
Buffalo Becomes First Major U.S. City to Eliminate Parking Minimums
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Parking minimums make cities less walkable and less affordable. While many American cities are scaling them back, Buffalo is the only one to eliminate them citywide.
The USA Streetsies: Vote for the Best and Worst of 2016
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We're reviewing the last 12 months with our annual awards -- the Streetsies. Here are four people's choice categories to vote on.
Uber Can’t Replace Transit — Here Are 3 Reasons Why
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The latest line from anti-transit types is that ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are going to make fixed-route bus or rail service obsolete. If you find yourself arguing with someone about why transit is essential, a new fact sheet from TransitCenter can help.
Watch the Insanity of American School Drop-Off
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When every student has a parental chauffeur, this is what you get.
Send in Your Nominations for the Best Street Transformation of 2016
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In the past 12 months, has your city reallocated road space to make big improvements for walking, biking, or transit? If so, we want to know about it.