Angie Schmitt
Recent Posts
Elon Musk’s “Plan” to Cure Traffic With Tunnels Is Terrible and Ridiculous
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Musk's plan isn't new or innovative, and it wouldn't even solve the problem it's supposed to address.
Don’t Push Bus Riders to the Margins
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Mayors frequently face pressure from business interests to remove bus riders from downtown areas. But that's a big mistake, says transit consultant Jarrett Walker.
Trump’s Bid to Insert Immigration Status Into Census Is an Attack on Cities
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Adding a question about immigration status to the Census would lead to undercounting and affect everyone who lives in urban areas, decreasing their access to federal resources.
If Trump Wants to “Fix It First,” a Big Spending Spree Isn’t the Way to Go
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It's hard to pin Donald Trump down on policy issues. But let's take one of his recent infrastructure pronouncements literally and see where the implications lead.
Mayors Stand Up to Trump’s Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities
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With an executive order yesterday, Donald Trump followed through on his threat to punish cities where local police do not report undocumented immigrants. Funds for transportation, housing, and other programs may (or may not) be at stake, but mayors of sanctuary cities around the country made it clear they are not backing down.
Today Trump Gags the EPA. Tomorrow the GOP Strangles the Census.
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Republicans want to cut off federal data that social science researchers depend on, limiting our ability to understand the effects of transportation and land use policy, especially on the most vulnerable Americans.
How Could Transit Agencies Cope With a Sudden Loss of Federal Funds?
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Under Trump and the Republican Congress, transit agencies can't be certain the funding they're expecting will materialize. Via TransitCenter, here's a look at how cities have coped with the sudden and dramatic loss of resources.
Louisville’s New $1.1 Billion Bridge: Empty at Rush Hour
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The suburban commuters the East End Bridge was built for don't seem to appreciate it that much. Traffic cameras show the costly new bridge nearly empty at rush hour.
North Dakota May Make It Legal to Run Over Protestors
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North Dakota state rep Keith Kempenich has had enough of people exercising their right to assembly and free expression. In response to the protests at Standing Rock, Kempenich has introduced legislation to shield drivers from penalty who unintentionally strike a pedestrian "obstructing vehicular traffic."
One British City’s Transit Solution: Tax Parking
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Nottingham, England, is winning recognition around the U.K. for its successful commuter parking program, which charges employers for the spaces they provide to employees and directs the revenue to transit.
3 Highlights From Elaine Chao’s Very Vague Confirmation Hearing
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Chao gave a tight-lipped performance that didn't reveal much about how she would use the regulatory and approval power at her disposal, but here are three instances where you can try to read the tea leaves.
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.