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: Robotaxis are "by far, the most overhyped transportation technology of 2025."
December 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
@davidzipper.bsky.social: Robotaxis are "by far, the most overhyped transportation technology of 2025."
The transportation villain of 2025?
An easy pick for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social
Listen to the end of year episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
An easy pick for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social
Listen to the end of year episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The transportation villain of 2025?
An easy pick for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social
Listen to the end of year episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
An easy pick for @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social
Listen to the end of year episode: lookbothwayspod.podbean.com
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Congestion pricing and parking reforms - also my favourite policies! 😀
And well-deserved HT to @tonyjordan.bsky.social from @wesmars.bsky.social 👏🏻
(And great overall format to round up the year. 👌🏻)
And well-deserved HT to @tonyjordan.bsky.social from @wesmars.bsky.social 👏🏻
(And great overall format to round up the year. 👌🏻)
New @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social is up – and it's an end of year special!
Below, I shared my favorite transportation policy of 2025. It wasn't a close call.
Watch here (or listen on any podcast app): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hync...
Below, I shared my favorite transportation policy of 2025. It wasn't a close call.
Watch here (or listen on any podcast app): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hync...
December 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Congestion pricing and parking reforms - also my favourite policies! 😀
And well-deserved HT to @tonyjordan.bsky.social from @wesmars.bsky.social 👏🏻
(And great overall format to round up the year. 👌🏻)
And well-deserved HT to @tonyjordan.bsky.social from @wesmars.bsky.social 👏🏻
(And great overall format to round up the year. 👌🏻)
What is the worst transportation idea of 2025?
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "I'd like to give this award to the American transportation secretary, Sean Duffy."
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "I'd like to give this award to the American transportation secretary, Sean Duffy."
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
What is the worst transportation idea of 2025?
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "I'd like to give this award to the American transportation secretary, Sean Duffy."
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "I'd like to give this award to the American transportation secretary, Sean Duffy."
December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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New @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social is up – and it's an end of year special!
Below, I shared my favorite transportation policy of 2025. It wasn't a close call.
Watch here (or listen on any podcast app): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hync...
Below, I shared my favorite transportation policy of 2025. It wasn't a close call.
Watch here (or listen on any podcast app): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hync...
December 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social is up – and it's an end of year special!
Below, I shared my favorite transportation policy of 2025. It wasn't a close call.
Watch here (or listen on any podcast app): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hync...
Below, I shared my favorite transportation policy of 2025. It wasn't a close call.
Watch here (or listen on any podcast app): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hync...
Today, we tossed out our regularly scheduled programming in order to recap 2025 in our End of Year Extravaganza podcast.
Listen wherever it is you pod or watch us on YouTube...
Listen wherever it is you pod or watch us on YouTube...
Look Both Ways #12: The End of Year Extravaganza!
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December 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Today, we tossed out our regularly scheduled programming in order to recap 2025 in our End of Year Extravaganza podcast.
Listen wherever it is you pod or watch us on YouTube...
Listen wherever it is you pod or watch us on YouTube...
It's an end of year extravaganza!
For the last podcast of the year, @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social will share picks for the best, worst, and weirdest mobility stories of 2025 (and what to watch in 2026).
Recording is Mon the 15th at 6p ET (audio pod to follow). Livestream link ⤵️
For the last podcast of the year, @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social will share picks for the best, worst, and weirdest mobility stories of 2025 (and what to watch in 2026).
Recording is Mon the 15th at 6p ET (audio pod to follow). Livestream link ⤵️
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 12
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December 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It's an end of year extravaganza!
For the last podcast of the year, @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social will share picks for the best, worst, and weirdest mobility stories of 2025 (and what to watch in 2026).
Recording is Mon the 15th at 6p ET (audio pod to follow). Livestream link ⤵️
For the last podcast of the year, @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social will share picks for the best, worst, and weirdest mobility stories of 2025 (and what to watch in 2026).
Recording is Mon the 15th at 6p ET (audio pod to follow). Livestream link ⤵️
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "The real reason to fight robotaxis are the ways in which they increase vehicle miles traveled and lock cities into a car-dominated future."
December 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
@davidzipper.bsky.social: "The real reason to fight robotaxis are the ways in which they increase vehicle miles traveled and lock cities into a car-dominated future."
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Yes, VanMoof went bankrupt, and Rad Power may follow suit.
But I'd argue that consolidation in the e-bike industry is a sign of maturity -- much like in the auto industry a century ago.
From the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social episode
But I'd argue that consolidation in the e-bike industry is a sign of maturity -- much like in the auto industry a century ago.
From the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social episode
December 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Yes, VanMoof went bankrupt, and Rad Power may follow suit.
But I'd argue that consolidation in the e-bike industry is a sign of maturity -- much like in the auto industry a century ago.
From the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social episode
But I'd argue that consolidation in the e-bike industry is a sign of maturity -- much like in the auto industry a century ago.
From the latest @lookbothwayspod.bsky.social episode
Funny how many people support "neighborhood greenways" but not "bike boulevards" -- even though they're exactly the same thing.
From the new episode:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com & www.youtube.com/@LookBothWay...
From the new episode:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com & www.youtube.com/@LookBothWay...
December 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Funny how many people support "neighborhood greenways" but not "bike boulevards" -- even though they're exactly the same thing.
From the new episode:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com & www.youtube.com/@LookBothWay...
From the new episode:
lookbothwayspod.podbean.com & www.youtube.com/@LookBothWay...
New episode is up!
Is the e-bike industry in trouble? Why is Boston fighting Waymo? What are David's and Wes's all-time favorite car trips?
To find out, click below (or listen on your favorite podcast platform)
Is the e-bike industry in trouble? Why is Boston fighting Waymo? What are David's and Wes's all-time favorite car trips?
To find out, click below (or listen on your favorite podcast platform)
Look Both Ways #11: Memorable Road Trips, Waymo Restrictions, eBike Bankruptcy? & New Access Words
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December 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
New episode is up!
Is the e-bike industry in trouble? Why is Boston fighting Waymo? What are David's and Wes's all-time favorite car trips?
To find out, click below (or listen on your favorite podcast platform)
Is the e-bike industry in trouble? Why is Boston fighting Waymo? What are David's and Wes's all-time favorite car trips?
To find out, click below (or listen on your favorite podcast platform)
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Fair questions... but now let me proceed to only somewhat vaguely, kind of answer one of them.
December 3, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Fair questions... but now let me proceed to only somewhat vaguely, kind of answer one of them.
New livestream recording this Thursday at 6p Eastern!
On the agenda:
🔹 Boston's looming battle over robotaxis
🔹 Is the e-bike industry in trouble?
🔹 Making "transportation access" make sense
Join @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social on YouTube live via link below
On the agenda:
🔹 Boston's looming battle over robotaxis
🔹 Is the e-bike industry in trouble?
🔹 Making "transportation access" make sense
Join @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social on YouTube live via link below
Look Both Ways LIVE with David & Wes: Episode 11
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December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New livestream recording this Thursday at 6p Eastern!
On the agenda:
🔹 Boston's looming battle over robotaxis
🔹 Is the e-bike industry in trouble?
🔹 Making "transportation access" make sense
Join @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social on YouTube live via link below
On the agenda:
🔹 Boston's looming battle over robotaxis
🔹 Is the e-bike industry in trouble?
🔹 Making "transportation access" make sense
Join @davidzipper.bsky.social & @wesmars.bsky.social on YouTube live via link below
@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!
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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):
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"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-...