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Look Both Ways with David & Wes

Wes Marshall
Public Transportation
Traffic Noise
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Zoran Mamdani
Transportation
Highway Trust Fund
Fair Free Transit
Septa
Automatic Traffic Cameras
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Car Bloat
Urban Planning
Vision Zero
Public Transportation Crisis
Urban Transportation
Bike Helmets
Paratransit
Amish Community
E-Bikes
Crime Rates

Join David Zipper & Wes Marshall for a podcast offering pragmatic conversations about all things transportation. If it involves moving on a street, a sidewalk, or on tracks, it’s fair game – from autonomous vehicles to bikes to subways. Research will be discussed, policies dissected, and favorite drinks shared...

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Look Both Ways with David & Wes 

is the transportation podcast by David Zipper & Wes Marshall.

Today, we're tossing our regularly scheduled programming out the window in order to recap the transportation news that made us laugh, cry, and shout in 2... more

Look Both Ways with David & Wes 

is the transportation podcast by David Zipper & Wes Marshall.

Today, we're talking about:

🔹 Memorable road trips

🔹 Boston trying to kill Waymo?

🔹 The purported death of big eBike player Rad

🔹 New words for A... more

Look Both Ways with David & Wes 

is the transportation podcast by David Zipper & Wes Marshall.

Today, we talk about:

🔹 How we learn about transportation in a new city

🔹 Threats to funding transit via the Highway Trust Fund

🔹 What the hell do ... more

Look Both Ways with David & Wes 

is the transportation podcast by David Zipper & Wes Marshall.

Today, we talk about:

🔹 Where we went and what we saw

🔹 Mamdani’s New York City transportation agenda

🔹 Back to the Future is Overdue

🔹 Dive into... more

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David Zipper
Senior Fellow at MIT Mobility Initiative and a contributing writer, focusing on urban transportation issues and policies.
Wes Marshall
Professor of Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation and sustainability in urban planning.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Extremely interesting

    Very interesting podcast if you’re an engineer or simply are interested in transportation.

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    United States3 months ago

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The podcast provides insightful discussions that resonate well with those invested in transit and sustainability topics.
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Episode 8: Noisy Traffic, Anti-Car Books, & the Ethical Dilemma of a Young Engineer
Q: How can a young civil engineer speak out about unsafe or outdated engineering practices without risking their careers?
They should first spend time understanding the environment, push back slightly to gauge reactions, and be patient in their role to influence change eventually.
Episode 9: The New NYC Transportation Agenda & Back to the Future
Q: What's happening with bike lanes and urbanist improvements in various cities?
There's a trend of reversing some urban-friendly initiatives in cities like Houston and Toronto, but many places are just seeing slower progress rather than reversals.
Episode 9: The New NYC Transportation Agenda & Back to the Future
Q: What are your views on speed cameras?
Speed cameras can effectively reduce speeding, but ideally, better street design is necessary for long-term solutions.
Episode 10: The Great Transit Defund, Access Means What??? & Europe's Backpedal
Q: Do you think Europeans are envious of our car infrastructure?
If so, they haven't told me that.
Episode 2: Bike Helmets, Abundance, & The Transit Doom Loop
Q: Is there a connection between bike helmet laws and bicycle mode share?
Mandatory bike helmet laws can deter some potential cyclists, which might negatively affect overall bike share.

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The discussions center around transportation in its multiple facets, encompassing everything from public transit systems and autonomous vehicles to urban planning and biking infrastructure. The hosts highlight the complexities of mobility, dissecting federal policies, local initiatives, and urban reform while drawing on research and personal experiences. By addressing both current challenges and historical contexts, such as funding crises and urban design principles, the content goes beyond theoretical concepts to engage listeners in practical implications and debates. Notably, the blend of expert analysis and anecdotes from the hosts' personal experiences creates a relatable yet informative atmosphere, likely appealing to anyone interested... more

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