Angie Schmitt
Recent Posts
Uber and Lyft Carrying More Trips Than Light Rail in Seattle
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They are primarily moving folks living in the densest — and best-connected — parts of the county.
Election 2018: The Koch Brothers Lost Big in Tampa Last Night
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A grassroots-led push for trails, sidewalks and transit funding in Hillsborough County was successful despite opposition backed by the Koch brothers.
Amazon’s Choice of Crystal City Powered by Good Transit
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Good transit and a highly educated workforce make sense — but couldn't Amazon have spread the wealth instead of picking suburbs where it already has a large presence?
Cincinnati Bus Riders Finally Get A Lane of their Own
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Cincinnati is piloting a dedicated bus lane on Main Street during rush hour. The move process speedier service to 11,000 riders.
America’s Early Bus Rapid Transit Systems Are Working Well
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Now 10 years old and older, the performance of the U.S.'s first bus rapid transit systems helps explain why the model has caught fire.
Single-Family Housing Upholds the Patriarchy and Hurts Moms
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What happened to the "village?" They're a car ride away.
Cyclists Say Australia Should Rethink Strict Helmet Law
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Australia has the world's toughest helmet laws. But safety outcomes and ridership have stalled.
Uber and Lyft Ads Are Really Annoying Us Lately
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Research increasingly shows Uber and Lyft are worsening congestion, hurting transit, even boosting car sales. It shouldn't be too surprising if you've been paying attention to their ads.
Baltimore’s New Complete Streets Policy Aims to Promote Racial Equity
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The next frontier in complete streets is equity and Baltimore is helping lead the way.
UPS to Test E-Bike Deliveries in Seattle
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UPS, which uses e-bikes in more than a dozen European cities, is expanding the service in the U.S.
D.C. Metro Seeks Better Service, Fare Cuts to Stop Ridership Death Spiral
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Cheaper fares. More service. The D.C. Metro board finally has a plan that promises to reverse ridership declines the struggling agency.
The Movement for More Equitable Transit Fares
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Discounted fares for low-income riders are becoming the norm for progressive cities.