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/
On the latest episode, David and Wes discussed an inconvenient truth for urbanists:
Better transit service will improve regional mobility, but— let's be honest—it won't actually reduce traffic congestion. (Blame induced demand.)
Better transit service will improve regional mobility, but— let's be honest—it won't actually reduce traffic congestion. (Blame induced demand.)
February 16, 2026 at 2:53 AM
On the latest episode, David and Wes discussed an inconvenient truth for urbanists:
Better transit service will improve regional mobility, but— let's be honest—it won't actually reduce traffic congestion. (Blame induced demand.)
Better transit service will improve regional mobility, but— let's be honest—it won't actually reduce traffic congestion. (Blame induced demand.)
This week's episode is all about rural transportation.
Traveling in the countryside is dangerous and expensive—and nearly impossible without a car. Could autonomous vehicles be a solution?
Join David and Wes for the livestream on Tuesday @6p ET, or listen afterward on any podcast platform.
Traveling in the countryside is dangerous and expensive—and nearly impossible without a car. Could autonomous vehicles be a solution?
Join David and Wes for the livestream on Tuesday @6p ET, or listen afterward on any podcast platform.
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 16
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February 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM
This week's episode is all about rural transportation.
Traveling in the countryside is dangerous and expensive—and nearly impossible without a car. Could autonomous vehicles be a solution?
Join David and Wes for the livestream on Tuesday @6p ET, or listen afterward on any podcast platform.
Traveling in the countryside is dangerous and expensive—and nearly impossible without a car. Could autonomous vehicles be a solution?
Join David and Wes for the livestream on Tuesday @6p ET, or listen afterward on any podcast platform.
Last week, we talked about the Future of Useful Transit & how Denver's transit agency—who recently declared a shift towards prioritizing big events—is misdiagnosing the problem
This week, this same transit agency decided to do exactly what we suggested: increase frequency
(correlation ≠ causation)
This week, this same transit agency decided to do exactly what we suggested: increase frequency
(correlation ≠ causation)
February 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Last week, we talked about the Future of Useful Transit & how Denver's transit agency—who recently declared a shift towards prioritizing big events—is misdiagnosing the problem
This week, this same transit agency decided to do exactly what we suggested: increase frequency
(correlation ≠ causation)
This week, this same transit agency decided to do exactly what we suggested: increase frequency
(correlation ≠ causation)
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No new @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social this week
but catching up with John Simmerman & @activetowns.bsky.social is always a good time
but catching up with John Simmerman & @activetowns.bsky.social is always a good time
SAVE THE DATE: Please plan to tune in next week on Thursday, February 12th, at 2 pm Eastern for a Livestreaming Follow Up Conversation with @wesmars.bsky.social about his book Killed By A Traffic Engineer, his new Podcast, and recent research. The Live Chat will be open
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LIVE WITH WES MARSHALL
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February 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
No new @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social this week
but catching up with John Simmerman & @activetowns.bsky.social is always a good time
but catching up with John Simmerman & @activetowns.bsky.social is always a good time
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I'll soon head to the Sunshine State to keynote the Safe Roads Summit in Fort Lauderdale.
My topic: How cities can prepare for an influx of AVs.
I'll be joined by @wesmars.bsky.social, my partner in crime on @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social.
Info: www.browardmpo.org/safe-roads-s...
My topic: How cities can prepare for an influx of AVs.
I'll be joined by @wesmars.bsky.social, my partner in crime on @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social.
Info: www.browardmpo.org/safe-roads-s...
February 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I'll soon head to the Sunshine State to keynote the Safe Roads Summit in Fort Lauderdale.
My topic: How cities can prepare for an influx of AVs.
I'll be joined by @wesmars.bsky.social, my partner in crime on @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social.
Info: www.browardmpo.org/safe-roads-s...
My topic: How cities can prepare for an influx of AVs.
I'll be joined by @wesmars.bsky.social, my partner in crime on @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social.
Info: www.browardmpo.org/safe-roads-s...
It's true! We agreed that one (1) Trump idea for transportation is genuinely terrific. (Hint: It's not dressing up before going to the airport.)
Thanks for the kind words, @jordihoney.bsky.social.
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Thanks for the kind words, @jordihoney.bsky.social.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM
It's true! We agreed that one (1) Trump idea for transportation is genuinely terrific. (Hint: It's not dressing up before going to the airport.)
Thanks for the kind words, @jordihoney.bsky.social.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Thanks for the kind words, @jordihoney.bsky.social.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Genius strategy on the part of Chicago, which will help make up for their enormous failure in doing the 99 year lease of the parking spaces to begin with.
In which @wesmars.bsky.social invokes Taylor Swift to fix Chicago's parking meter fiasco—and it almost makes sense.
From the new episode, coming later this week.
From the new episode, coming later this week.
February 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Genius strategy on the part of Chicago, which will help make up for their enormous failure in doing the 99 year lease of the parking spaces to begin with.
The audio pod for Episode 15 is now up:
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Episode 15: The High Cost of Parking Meters + Devaluing that Asset (Taylor’s Version) | Look Both Ways with David & Wes
In this episode of Look Both Ways, David & Wes unpack the recent multi-billion-dollar resale of Chicago’s parking meter lease and why it matters. They explain the contract, including the compensat...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:33 AM
The audio pod for Episode 15 is now up:
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lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-15...
In which @wesmars.bsky.social invokes Taylor Swift to fix Chicago's parking meter fiasco—and it almost makes sense.
From the new episode, coming later this week.
From the new episode, coming later this week.
February 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
In which @wesmars.bsky.social invokes Taylor Swift to fix Chicago's parking meter fiasco—and it almost makes sense.
From the new episode, coming later this week.
From the new episode, coming later this week.
@davidzipper.bsky.social thinks the rising popularity of golf carts suggests that the US has untapped demand for mnicars that are widespread across East Asia and Europe.
A snippet from the latest episode, available Thursday.
A snippet from the latest episode, available Thursday.
February 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
@davidzipper.bsky.social thinks the rising popularity of golf carts suggests that the US has untapped demand for mnicars that are widespread across East Asia and Europe.
A snippet from the latest episode, available Thursday.
A snippet from the latest episode, available Thursday.
A sneak preview of the episode coming later this week.
David likes Amtrak's Quiet Car. Wes does, too — but he also wants a Party Car.
David likes Amtrak's Quiet Car. Wes does, too — but he also wants a Party Car.
February 4, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A sneak preview of the episode coming later this week.
David likes Amtrak's Quiet Car. Wes does, too — but he also wants a Party Car.
David likes Amtrak's Quiet Car. Wes does, too — but he also wants a Party Car.
Next livestream is Tuesday at 6p ET!
On the agenda for David and Wes:
🔸 The future of transit service
🔸 Minicars' untapped potential
🔸 The painful saga of Chicago's parking meters
Livestream link below. Audio pod posts at the end of the week.
On the agenda for David and Wes:
🔸 The future of transit service
🔸 Minicars' untapped potential
🔸 The painful saga of Chicago's parking meters
Livestream link below. Audio pod posts at the end of the week.
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 15
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February 1, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Next livestream is Tuesday at 6p ET!
On the agenda for David and Wes:
🔸 The future of transit service
🔸 Minicars' untapped potential
🔸 The painful saga of Chicago's parking meters
Livestream link below. Audio pod posts at the end of the week.
On the agenda for David and Wes:
🔸 The future of transit service
🔸 Minicars' untapped potential
🔸 The painful saga of Chicago's parking meters
Livestream link below. Audio pod posts at the end of the week.
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@wesmars.bsky.social and I discuss why a lot of robotaxi fans to get very touchy when challenged.
@wesmars.bsky.social and I discuss why a lot of robotaxi fans to get very touchy when challenged.
January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Full episode now available. Audio pod links: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com/e/episode-14...
@wesmars.bsky.social and I discuss why a lot of robotaxi fans to get very touchy when challenged.
@wesmars.bsky.social and I discuss why a lot of robotaxi fans to get very touchy when challenged.
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@davidzipper.bsky.social took some hits last week, but he's not wrong to ask these questions.
We talk about the controversy in the next episode of the
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social
podcast coming tomorrow...
We talk about the controversy in the next episode of the
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social
podcast coming tomorrow...
Slow Your Roll Robotaxis #autonomousvehicle #robotaxis #safety #technology #tech #podcast
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January 21, 2026 at 8:49 PM
@davidzipper.bsky.social took some hits last week, but he's not wrong to ask these questions.
We talk about the controversy in the next episode of the
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social
podcast coming tomorrow...
We talk about the controversy in the next episode of the
@lookbothwayspod.bsky.social
podcast coming tomorrow...
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A bunch of autonomous vehicle boosters are mad at me for arguing that robotaxis’ safety benefits are wildly exaggerated. It’s gotten pretty ugly.
@wesmars.bsky.social and I delved into pushback in a new episode of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social, coming later this week. Here’s a snippet.
@wesmars.bsky.social and I delved into pushback in a new episode of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social, coming later this week. Here’s a snippet.
January 21, 2026 at 7:57 PM
A bunch of autonomous vehicle boosters are mad at me for arguing that robotaxis’ safety benefits are wildly exaggerated. It’s gotten pretty ugly.
@wesmars.bsky.social and I delved into pushback in a new episode of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social, coming later this week. Here’s a snippet.
@wesmars.bsky.social and I delved into pushback in a new episode of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social, coming later this week. Here’s a snippet.
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“if you elect somebody that only travels around in the back of a limo, you’re gunna get that person fixing problems from that perspective. If you elect somebody that maybe bikes around the city or takes transit, they’re gunna start fixing problems more aligned with the regular people of the city”
In the next episode, Wes & David delve into Mayor Mamdani's fast start with transportation reforms (Manhattan Bridge bike bump, Madison Ave bus lane, McGuinness Blvd...)
@wesmars.bsky.social: "I just love that he didn't appoint a blue ribbon commission for every stupid thing."
Full ep coming soon!
@wesmars.bsky.social: "I just love that he didn't appoint a blue ribbon commission for every stupid thing."
Full ep coming soon!
January 21, 2026 at 7:26 PM
“if you elect somebody that only travels around in the back of a limo, you’re gunna get that person fixing problems from that perspective. If you elect somebody that maybe bikes around the city or takes transit, they’re gunna start fixing problems more aligned with the regular people of the city”
In the next episode, Wes & David delve into Mayor Mamdani's fast start with transportation reforms (Manhattan Bridge bike bump, Madison Ave bus lane, McGuinness Blvd...)
@wesmars.bsky.social: "I just love that he didn't appoint a blue ribbon commission for every stupid thing."
Full ep coming soon!
@wesmars.bsky.social: "I just love that he didn't appoint a blue ribbon commission for every stupid thing."
Full ep coming soon!
January 21, 2026 at 7:14 PM
In the next episode, Wes & David delve into Mayor Mamdani's fast start with transportation reforms (Manhattan Bridge bike bump, Madison Ave bus lane, McGuinness Blvd...)
@wesmars.bsky.social: "I just love that he didn't appoint a blue ribbon commission for every stupid thing."
Full ep coming soon!
@wesmars.bsky.social: "I just love that he didn't appoint a blue ribbon commission for every stupid thing."
Full ep coming soon!
New livestream tomorrow! Tuesday at 6p ET on YouTube Live (link below)
On the agenda:
🔹 Reflections on TRB under Trump
🔹 Mamdani's fast start on transport reforms
🔹 Robotaxi fans circle the wagons
On the agenda:
🔹 Reflections on TRB under Trump
🔹 Mamdani's fast start on transport reforms
🔹 Robotaxi fans circle the wagons
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 14
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January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
New livestream tomorrow! Tuesday at 6p ET on YouTube Live (link below)
On the agenda:
🔹 Reflections on TRB under Trump
🔹 Mamdani's fast start on transport reforms
🔹 Robotaxi fans circle the wagons
On the agenda:
🔹 Reflections on TRB under Trump
🔹 Mamdani's fast start on transport reforms
🔹 Robotaxi fans circle the wagons
NEW DATE: The first livestream recording of 2026 will be next Tuesday, January 20th at 6p ET.
Join @davidzipper.bsky.social and @wesmars.bsky.social then on YouTube live (and subscribe to get an alert about future livestreams). Link below.
Join @davidzipper.bsky.social and @wesmars.bsky.social then on YouTube live (and subscribe to get an alert about future livestreams). Link below.
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 14
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January 16, 2026 at 7:46 PM
NEW DATE: The first livestream recording of 2026 will be next Tuesday, January 20th at 6p ET.
Join @davidzipper.bsky.social and @wesmars.bsky.social then on YouTube live (and subscribe to get an alert about future livestreams). Link below.
Join @davidzipper.bsky.social and @wesmars.bsky.social then on YouTube live (and subscribe to get an alert about future livestreams). Link below.
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Really not sure why I didn't take any pictures, but @davidzipper.bsky.social and I had a great time hanging out with everyone that ventured out for our in-person Rail Drinks!
Hopefully this is the first of what becomes an annual tradition for the @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social...
Hopefully this is the first of what becomes an annual tradition for the @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social...
Coming soon to a bar (perhaps) near you...
In DC for TRB? So are @wesmars.bsky.social & @davidzipper.bsky.social!
Join them for in-person Rail Drinks on Tuesday, Jan 13 @5:30p at Free State (501B G St NW, a couple blocks from the Convention Center).
Join them for in-person Rail Drinks on Tuesday, Jan 13 @5:30p at Free State (501B G St NW, a couple blocks from the Convention Center).
January 14, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Really not sure why I didn't take any pictures, but @davidzipper.bsky.social and I had a great time hanging out with everyone that ventured out for our in-person Rail Drinks!
Hopefully this is the first of what becomes an annual tradition for the @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social...
Hopefully this is the first of what becomes an annual tradition for the @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social...
In DC for TRB? So are @wesmars.bsky.social & @davidzipper.bsky.social!
Join them for in-person Rail Drinks on Tuesday, Jan 13 @5:30p at Free State (501B G St NW, a couple blocks from the Convention Center).
Join them for in-person Rail Drinks on Tuesday, Jan 13 @5:30p at Free State (501B G St NW, a couple blocks from the Convention Center).
January 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
In DC for TRB? So are @wesmars.bsky.social & @davidzipper.bsky.social!
Join them for in-person Rail Drinks on Tuesday, Jan 13 @5:30p at Free State (501B G St NW, a couple blocks from the Convention Center).
Join them for in-person Rail Drinks on Tuesday, Jan 13 @5:30p at Free State (501B G St NW, a couple blocks from the Convention Center).
@wesmars.bsky.social is annoyed that sidewalks don't get enough respect
January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
@wesmars.bsky.social is annoyed that sidewalks don't get enough respect
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In a new episode of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social, I called for a broader definition of self-driving safety.
Even if AVs are safer per mile than human drivers (a big if!), total crashes could rise if AVs induce more driving—which is entirely plausible. That's esp true if AVs compete with transit.
Even if AVs are safer per mile than human drivers (a big if!), total crashes could rise if AVs induce more driving—which is entirely plausible. That's esp true if AVs compete with transit.
January 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
In a new episode of @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social, I called for a broader definition of self-driving safety.
Even if AVs are safer per mile than human drivers (a big if!), total crashes could rise if AVs induce more driving—which is entirely plausible. That's esp true if AVs compete with transit.
Even if AVs are safer per mile than human drivers (a big if!), total crashes could rise if AVs induce more driving—which is entirely plausible. That's esp true if AVs compete with transit.
The first episode of 2026 is here!
Today, @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social dig into the robotaxi meltdown in SF & what it means for urban resilience as well as:
- Whether we bike all winter (& how)
- The underrated value of sidewalks
- The uncertain future of transportation research
Today, @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social dig into the robotaxi meltdown in SF & what it means for urban resilience as well as:
- Whether we bike all winter (& how)
- The underrated value of sidewalks
- The uncertain future of transportation research
Lessons From a Robotaxi Meltdown + How We Bike All Winter (or Not)
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January 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM
The first episode of 2026 is here!
Today, @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social dig into the robotaxi meltdown in SF & what it means for urban resilience as well as:
- Whether we bike all winter (& how)
- The underrated value of sidewalks
- The uncertain future of transportation research
Today, @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social dig into the robotaxi meltdown in SF & what it means for urban resilience as well as:
- Whether we bike all winter (& how)
- The underrated value of sidewalks
- The uncertain future of transportation research