Look Both Ways with David & Wes
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social
Pragmatic conversations with @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social about all things transportation
Video pod available on YouTube & audio pod on all major podcast platforms
www.youtube.com/@LookBothWaysPod
https://lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/
Video pod available on YouTube & audio pod on all major podcast platforms
www.youtube.com/@LookBothWaysPod
https://lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/
@davidzipper.bsky.social on Europe's turn against urbanism (i.e. the rise of Motorists for Themselves, a Czech party, and Meloni's allies rallying against "useless bike lanes"):
"it's not just North America that's facing a real backlash right now; it feels like it's happening in Europe too."
"it's not just North America that's facing a real backlash right now; it feels like it's happening in Europe too."
November 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
@davidzipper.bsky.social on Europe's turn against urbanism (i.e. the rise of Motorists for Themselves, a Czech party, and Meloni's allies rallying against "useless bike lanes"):
"it's not just North America that's facing a real backlash right now; it feels like it's happening in Europe too."
"it's not just North America that's facing a real backlash right now; it feels like it's happening in Europe too."
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In the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social, I noted that economic arguments can broaden political support for limiting urban cars and creating bike-/ walk-friendly places.
It's working in conservative South France!
French urban planner: "Nobody wants to buy a coffee and sit in a parking lot."
It's working in conservative South France!
French urban planner: "Nobody wants to buy a coffee and sit in a parking lot."
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social, I noted that economic arguments can broaden political support for limiting urban cars and creating bike-/ walk-friendly places.
It's working in conservative South France!
French urban planner: "Nobody wants to buy a coffee and sit in a parking lot."
It's working in conservative South France!
French urban planner: "Nobody wants to buy a coffee and sit in a parking lot."
New pod—our 10th!—is now up.
Much to discuss:
▪️ Could Trump really end federal transit funding?
▪️ Have Europe's urbanist reforms sparked a backlash?
▪️ Does anyone outside academia know what "transportation access" means?
and finally...
▪️ What's the best beer after a long bike ride?
Much to discuss:
▪️ Could Trump really end federal transit funding?
▪️ Have Europe's urbanist reforms sparked a backlash?
▪️ Does anyone outside academia know what "transportation access" means?
and finally...
▪️ What's the best beer after a long bike ride?
Episode 10: The Great Transit Defund, Access Means What??? & Europe's Backpedal
Podcast Episode · Look Both Ways with David & Wes · 11/21/2025 · 51m
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November 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
New pod—our 10th!—is now up.
Much to discuss:
▪️ Could Trump really end federal transit funding?
▪️ Have Europe's urbanist reforms sparked a backlash?
▪️ Does anyone outside academia know what "transportation access" means?
and finally...
▪️ What's the best beer after a long bike ride?
Much to discuss:
▪️ Could Trump really end federal transit funding?
▪️ Have Europe's urbanist reforms sparked a backlash?
▪️ Does anyone outside academia know what "transportation access" means?
and finally...
▪️ What's the best beer after a long bike ride?
Join us for Look Both Ways LIVE on YouTube at 5 PM EST
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 10
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November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Join us for Look Both Ways LIVE on YouTube at 5 PM EST
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Yes, I went well over my self-allotted 30 seconds, but...
I've got all the time in the world; I've got a time machine!
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social
I've got all the time in the world; I've got a time machine!
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Yes, I went well over my self-allotted 30 seconds, but...
I've got all the time in the world; I've got a time machine!
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social
I've got all the time in the world; I've got a time machine!
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social
A listener asks:
Which is a better way to reduce crashes: Speed cameras or better street design?
@davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social answer—and disagree.
From the latest episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
Which is a better way to reduce crashes: Speed cameras or better street design?
@davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social answer—and disagree.
From the latest episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A listener asks:
Which is a better way to reduce crashes: Speed cameras or better street design?
@davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social answer—and disagree.
From the latest episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
Which is a better way to reduce crashes: Speed cameras or better street design?
@davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social answer—and disagree.
From the latest episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
Next livestream recording is this Thursday, Nov 20 at 5p ET. Join us on YouTube (or listen later on any pod platform): www.youtube.com/watch?v=Suvj...
On the agenda:
🔹 Trump's plan to kill federal transit funding
🔹 Europe's urbanist backlash
🔹 The meaning of "access"
On the agenda:
🔹 Trump's plan to kill federal transit funding
🔹 Europe's urbanist backlash
🔹 The meaning of "access"
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 10
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November 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Next livestream recording is this Thursday, Nov 20 at 5p ET. Join us on YouTube (or listen later on any pod platform): www.youtube.com/watch?v=Suvj...
On the agenda:
🔹 Trump's plan to kill federal transit funding
🔹 Europe's urbanist backlash
🔹 The meaning of "access"
On the agenda:
🔹 Trump's plan to kill federal transit funding
🔹 Europe's urbanist backlash
🔹 The meaning of "access"
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Really fun and interesting episode today. Particularly the comments about the utility of speed cameras which is pretty relevant to MN people right now.
New pod is out!
On the agenda for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social:
🔹 What Mamdani means for NYC transportation
🔹 Why flying cars are always just around the corner
🔹 Automatic enforcement vs street redesign: Which should be the priority?
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
On the agenda for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social:
🔹 What Mamdani means for NYC transportation
🔹 Why flying cars are always just around the corner
🔹 Automatic enforcement vs street redesign: Which should be the priority?
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Really fun and interesting episode today. Particularly the comments about the utility of speed cameras which is pretty relevant to MN people right now.
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My take on Mamdani's ambitious vision for revamping NYC streets:
"The NYC DOT Commissioner position is going to be the most exciting job in American transportation."
From the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social (please ignore my crooked glasses):
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
"The NYC DOT Commissioner position is going to be the most exciting job in American transportation."
From the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social (please ignore my crooked glasses):
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
My take on Mamdani's ambitious vision for revamping NYC streets:
"The NYC DOT Commissioner position is going to be the most exciting job in American transportation."
From the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social (please ignore my crooked glasses):
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
"The NYC DOT Commissioner position is going to be the most exciting job in American transportation."
From the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social (please ignore my crooked glasses):
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
New pod is out!
On the agenda for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social:
🔹 What Mamdani means for NYC transportation
🔹 Why flying cars are always just around the corner
🔹 Automatic enforcement vs street redesign: Which should be the priority?
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
On the agenda for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social:
🔹 What Mamdani means for NYC transportation
🔹 Why flying cars are always just around the corner
🔹 Automatic enforcement vs street redesign: Which should be the priority?
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
November 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New pod is out!
On the agenda for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social:
🔹 What Mamdani means for NYC transportation
🔹 Why flying cars are always just around the corner
🔹 Automatic enforcement vs street redesign: Which should be the priority?
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
On the agenda for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social:
🔹 What Mamdani means for NYC transportation
🔹 Why flying cars are always just around the corner
🔹 Automatic enforcement vs street redesign: Which should be the priority?
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-9-...
Our new episode is delayed b/c of travel chaos, but it's coming!
In the meantime, feel free to catch up on old episodes (and decide whether David's and Wes's Rail Drinks selections are getting better or worse). Available here:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
In the meantime, feel free to catch up on old episodes (and decide whether David's and Wes's Rail Drinks selections are getting better or worse). Available here:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Our new episode is delayed b/c of travel chaos, but it's coming!
In the meantime, feel free to catch up on old episodes (and decide whether David's and Wes's Rail Drinks selections are getting better or worse). Available here:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
In the meantime, feel free to catch up on old episodes (and decide whether David's and Wes's Rail Drinks selections are getting better or worse). Available here:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
A listener asks: "How can a young [transportation] engineer speak out about unsafe or outdated practices without risking their career?"
Cohost @wesmars.bsky.social -- a licensed engineer -- responds.
Cohost @wesmars.bsky.social -- a licensed engineer -- responds.
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A listener asks: "How can a young [transportation] engineer speak out about unsafe or outdated practices without risking their career?"
Cohost @wesmars.bsky.social -- a licensed engineer -- responds.
Cohost @wesmars.bsky.social -- a licensed engineer -- responds.
@davidzipper.bsky.social on the societal backlash against cars:
"There's definitely more of an anti-car narrative than there was 10, 20, 50 years ago ... Even when you think about what happened after Ralph Nader wrote Unsafe At Any Speed in the 60s, the push was for safer cars, not fewer cars."
"There's definitely more of an anti-car narrative than there was 10, 20, 50 years ago ... Even when you think about what happened after Ralph Nader wrote Unsafe At Any Speed in the 60s, the push was for safer cars, not fewer cars."
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
@davidzipper.bsky.social on the societal backlash against cars:
"There's definitely more of an anti-car narrative than there was 10, 20, 50 years ago ... Even when you think about what happened after Ralph Nader wrote Unsafe At Any Speed in the 60s, the push was for safer cars, not fewer cars."
"There's definitely more of an anti-car narrative than there was 10, 20, 50 years ago ... Even when you think about what happened after Ralph Nader wrote Unsafe At Any Speed in the 60s, the push was for safer cars, not fewer cars."
Halloween advice from @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social:
"Don't be afraid of someone poisoning your kids; be afraid of a car driver hitting them."
Full episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
"Don't be afraid of someone poisoning your kids; be afraid of a car driver hitting them."
Full episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
October 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Halloween advice from @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social:
"Don't be afraid of someone poisoning your kids; be afraid of a car driver hitting them."
Full episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
"Don't be afraid of someone poisoning your kids; be afraid of a car driver hitting them."
Full episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
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Yep! Great show, btw
It really is true: Cities aren't loud; cars aren't loud. And EVs won't fix the problem.
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
October 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Yep! Great show, btw
It really is true: Cities aren't loud; cars aren't loud. And EVs won't fix the problem.
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
October 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It really is true: Cities aren't loud; cars aren't loud. And EVs won't fix the problem.
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
@wesmars.bsky.social: "Once you get about 20-30 mph, most of the noise comes from the tire-roadway interaction."
From the new episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
Episode 8 is up!
On the agenda:
🔹 The scariness of walking on Halloween
🔹 Advice to a young traffic engineer
🔹 Traffic noise & human health
🔹 A trio of new anti-car books
Watch on YouTube, or listen on any podcast platform.
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
On the agenda:
🔹 The scariness of walking on Halloween
🔹 Advice to a young traffic engineer
🔹 Traffic noise & human health
🔹 A trio of new anti-car books
Watch on YouTube, or listen on any podcast platform.
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
October 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Episode 8 is up!
On the agenda:
🔹 The scariness of walking on Halloween
🔹 Advice to a young traffic engineer
🔹 Traffic noise & human health
🔹 A trio of new anti-car books
Watch on YouTube, or listen on any podcast platform.
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
On the agenda:
🔹 The scariness of walking on Halloween
🔹 Advice to a young traffic engineer
🔹 Traffic noise & human health
🔹 A trio of new anti-car books
Watch on YouTube, or listen on any podcast platform.
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-8-...
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Duffy's "transit is dangerous" claim is wrong on multiple levels.
"What Trump and Duffy aren't talking about at all ...is that safety isn't just about crime; it's also the likelihood of being hurt or killed in a crash, If you really want to be safe don't get inside a big SUV -- get inside a bus."
"What Trump and Duffy aren't talking about at all ...is that safety isn't just about crime; it's also the likelihood of being hurt or killed in a crash, If you really want to be safe don't get inside a big SUV -- get inside a bus."
October 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Duffy's "transit is dangerous" claim is wrong on multiple levels.
"What Trump and Duffy aren't talking about at all ...is that safety isn't just about crime; it's also the likelihood of being hurt or killed in a crash, If you really want to be safe don't get inside a big SUV -- get inside a bus."
"What Trump and Duffy aren't talking about at all ...is that safety isn't just about crime; it's also the likelihood of being hurt or killed in a crash, If you really want to be safe don't get inside a big SUV -- get inside a bus."
Why do new transit buses cost 2-3x more in the US than in other rich countries?
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "US transit agencies customize *everything*."
Full episode here (or on your fave podcast app):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5yd...
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "US transit agencies customize *everything*."
Full episode here (or on your fave podcast app):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5yd...
October 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Why do new transit buses cost 2-3x more in the US than in other rich countries?
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "US transit agencies customize *everything*."
Full episode here (or on your fave podcast app):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5yd...
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "US transit agencies customize *everything*."
Full episode here (or on your fave podcast app):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5yd...
Are fire trucks blocking street safety efforts?
@davidzipper.bsky.social and @wesmars.bsky.social discuss.
Full episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
@davidzipper.bsky.social and @wesmars.bsky.social discuss.
Full episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Are fire trucks blocking street safety efforts?
@davidzipper.bsky.social and @wesmars.bsky.social discuss.
Full episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
@davidzipper.bsky.social and @wesmars.bsky.social discuss.
Full episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
After crunching the numbers, @wesmars.bsky.social found that that the avg NYC transit commuter will be the victim of a felony once every 3,300 years.
From Episode 7 of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social:
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From Episode 7 of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
After crunching the numbers, @wesmars.bsky.social found that that the avg NYC transit commuter will be the victim of a felony once every 3,300 years.
From Episode 7 of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
From Episode 7 of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
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Wes and I will discuss these new books -- and where the anti-car movement could go from here -- in the next episode of
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social. Coming soon.
Subscribe/listen/watch: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social. Coming soon.
Subscribe/listen/watch: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Wes and I will discuss these new books -- and where the anti-car movement could go from here -- in the next episode of
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social. Coming soon.
Subscribe/listen/watch: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social. Coming soon.
Subscribe/listen/watch: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
Episode 7 is out!
Listen wherever you pod, or watch the video version here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ydKzNluAY
Listen wherever you pod, or watch the video version here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ydKzNluAY
October 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Episode 7 is out!
Listen wherever you pod, or watch the video version here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ydKzNluAY
Listen wherever you pod, or watch the video version here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ydKzNluAY
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New @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social livestream today at 6p ET! Use the link below.
The recording will be available on podcast platforms later this week.
The recording will be available on podcast platforms later this week.
New @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social livestream on Tues at 6p ET!
On the agenda:
🔹 USDOT yanks transit funding
🔹 Amish e-bikes (it's a thing!)
🔹 Why new US buses cost $$$
This will be the last livestream for a bit b/c @wesmars.bsky.social & I are heading abroad. Join us ⤵️, or listen later
On the agenda:
🔹 USDOT yanks transit funding
🔹 Amish e-bikes (it's a thing!)
🔹 Why new US buses cost $$$
This will be the last livestream for a bit b/c @wesmars.bsky.social & I are heading abroad. Join us ⤵️, or listen later
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 7
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October 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
New @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social livestream today at 6p ET! Use the link below.
The recording will be available on podcast platforms later this week.
The recording will be available on podcast platforms later this week.
Reposted by Look Both Ways with David & Wes
New @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social livestream on Tues at 6p ET!
On the agenda:
🔹 USDOT yanks transit funding
🔹 Amish e-bikes (it's a thing!)
🔹 Why new US buses cost $$$
This will be the last livestream for a bit b/c @wesmars.bsky.social & I are heading abroad. Join us ⤵️, or listen later
On the agenda:
🔹 USDOT yanks transit funding
🔹 Amish e-bikes (it's a thing!)
🔹 Why new US buses cost $$$
This will be the last livestream for a bit b/c @wesmars.bsky.social & I are heading abroad. Join us ⤵️, or listen later
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 7
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October 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
New @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social livestream on Tues at 6p ET!
On the agenda:
🔹 USDOT yanks transit funding
🔹 Amish e-bikes (it's a thing!)
🔹 Why new US buses cost $$$
This will be the last livestream for a bit b/c @wesmars.bsky.social & I are heading abroad. Join us ⤵️, or listen later
On the agenda:
🔹 USDOT yanks transit funding
🔹 Amish e-bikes (it's a thing!)
🔹 Why new US buses cost $$$
This will be the last livestream for a bit b/c @wesmars.bsky.social & I are heading abroad. Join us ⤵️, or listen later