Sophie Schmitt

Boston-based. Supporting livable streets. Promoter/user of active and public transportation.

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

Winter in #Boston can be beautiful

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

And here’s some thoughts on the topic. https://t.co/QyyhZKzCHF

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

Sitting by my window overlooking #Boston ‘s Comm ave and heard the pedestrian’s familiar angry shout towards a driver blowing thru a red light. Will Mass pass red light camera laws in ‘26 and will #Boston install them? @BostonGlobe @BostonBTD

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

I just signed up for WalkMassachusetts' "Beat the Bay State" Team Challenge! @WalkBoston's https://t.co/aFtzFYisJH #BeatTheBayState

[Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  @fietsprofessor]

How zebra crossings would work if we would take pedestrian safety seriously.

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

Such a great idea! Hope to try one of these cargo #ebikes soon. https://t.co/yxScRYOMGk

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

The unsung benefits of commuting - re-establishing healthy routines. As employers still struggle with RTW and #hybridworking arrangements, shouldn't they be highlighting the benefits of the commute on mental and physical well-being? https://t.co/MLVX1x94Re

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

What is your go to gear when commuting during the hot summer months? https://t.co/KqEbvELpNJ

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

Restricting or banning vehicles in congested city centers pays off with cleaner air and safer streets. We need to talk more about the other big benefit https://t.co/XMuYb35m0y via @citylab

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Did you know Paris has a 5-Year Pedestrian Plan?
- 300 million € to be invested by 2026
- 100 new hectares of pedestrian space
- 100 more “streets for kids”
- New focus on 0 pedestrian deaths #VisionZero
- Longer pedestrian cross times geared to seniors

Does YOUR city have one?

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

I just wrote a @theactionnet letter: Tell the @cityofcambridge City Council we need to prevent bicyclist deaths before they happen, both in and out of intersections. Write one here: https://t.co/NEjSIqO5ZS

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

Sustainable policies get a boost from AI-generated visuals https://t.co/mzfipj65Mn via @MITSloan

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

I’m heading to Florida today as their extreme abortion ban takes effect.

Let's be clear: Donald Trump is to blame for the harm state abortion bans are doing to women every day in our country.

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

It’s #GivingTuesday2023 ! Are you supporting your community organizations working tirelessly to improve #walking #biking #Transit ? I’m supporting @walkridedays for their unique work with youth in cites like @cityofeverettma — https://t.co/b1mXwc4JjS

[Sophie Schmitt @HappyCommutes]

Some pretty strong reasons to opt for more walking and other active/standing commutes from a new study showing correlations btw sitting for long hours and dementia: https://t.co/dX4QtFemcy

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

Train travel between Orlando and Miami officially kicked off this morning.

@GoBrightline trains will run nearly every hour, covering the full route in a little over 3 hours with stops in Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.

🎥 @Ananyati

[MayorWu @MayorWu]

We’re looking for partners to help us get EV charging onto curbs around our City—starting this year. To apply, visit: https://t.co/mSt0IWyCpo

@BostonBTD @jfh

[Green Streets Initiative @walkridedays]

This #TransportationTuesday, we are excited to share some advice on riding the bus from Wade, a Medford resident. His advice for first-time bus riders: ask the driver or a fellow passenger for help! https://t.co/Xa7VCbobv0
#medford #mbta #boston

[Green Streets Initiative @walkridedays]

It’s #TransportationTuesday, and today we are showcasing Christiana, who commutes using the @MBTA Orange Line and a shuttle bus.

What Moves @MGHInstitute: https://t.co/yJpYHGztZH More info: https://t.co/aFxml85wBt

#mbta #mgh #orangeline #boston #shuttlebus