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Look Both Ways with David & Wes

Wes Marshall & David Zipper
Autonomous Vehicles
Transportation
Public Transportation
Zoran Mamdani
Urban Planning
Traffic Noise
Cost Of Transit Buses
Congestion Pricing
Highway Trust Fund
Waymo
Transportation Research Board
Gasoline Prices
Road Safety
E-Bikes
New York City
Fair Free Transit
Septa
Safety
Automatic Traffic Cameras
Transit Funding

Pragmatic conversations about all things transportation, with Wes Marshall & David Zipper. If it moves on the road or on tracks, it's fair game.

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Gas Tax Holiday - David & Wes take on gas tax holidays and why cutting a few cents from the price of gas is usually better politics than transportation policy. The federal gas tax has been stuck at 18.4 cents per gallon since 1993, and suspending it ... more

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The Car Industry - David & Wes drive straight into the changing car industry and what today’s vehicles reveal about identity, status, and the future of transportation. From cheap Chinese EVs showing up near the U.S. border to the pressure they could ... more

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Freedom to Drive - In this very special episode of Look Both Ways recorded in front of a live audience on a rooftop in Denver, Jill Locantore of the Denver Streets Partnership joins David & Wes to dig into the Trump Administration’s “Freedom to Drive... more

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Driver Assistance – David & Wes dig into driver assistance systems and the question of whether they’re actually making our roads safer. Following a recent NTSB hearing, they explore both the promise and the problems, from real potential safety benefi... more

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Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Live on Stage at the 2026 Safe Roads Summit in Ft. Lauderdale with Greg Stuart

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Wes Marshall
Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver; co-host focusing on engineering, urban mobility, and policy.
David Zipper
Host with deep focus on mobility policy, transit funding, and technology's impact on urban environments.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Informative and entertaining

    This is an excellent addition to The War on Cars

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    5
    Len w
    United States3 months ago
  • Extremely interesting

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

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    5
    Imtrevor___
    United States7 months ago

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Interesting perspectives on how funding shapes transit and safety outcomes.
Great guest mix and practical takeaways for practitioners and policymakers.
Clear, accessible takes on complex mobility tech and urban planning topics.
Thoughtful, data-driven discussions grounded in real-world policy.

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Episode 11: Cities Pushing Back on Waymo + Our Most Memorable Road Trips
Q: What do you think about managed lanes?
Managed lanes might alleviate some criticisms against highway expansion, but whether they effectively move more people or should be replaced by bus lanes is debated. Ultimately, opinions on managed lanes vary, and there's no consensus yet.
Episode 11: Cities Pushing Back on Waymo + Our Most Memorable Road Trips
Q: How do motorcycles fit into the broader conversation about sustainable transportation, street design, and mode shift?
Motorcycles take up less space but are particularly dangerous, with data showing remarkably higher fatality rates compared to cars. The noise pollution and the potential health risks associated with motorcycles also make them less favorable in sustainable transportation discussions. Overall, they shouldn't be encouraged in city plans.
Episode 14: The Great Autonomous Vehicle Debate + David Under Fire
Q: What do you think about the response to your articles regarding autonomous vehicles?
The feedback has been varied, with some defending my position and others criticizing it, indicating the complexity of the AV topic.
Episode 14: The Great Autonomous Vehicle Debate + David Under Fire
Q: What was the best thing you saw at the TRB conference?
The most interesting was a session on New York City congestion pricing, revealing that the bulk of time savings were benefiting those outside of Manhattan.
Episode 8: The Hidden Harm of Traffic Noise + Advice for 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.

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A practical look at mobility and transportation policy, focusing on how cities move people and goods. Episodes frequently cover autonomous vehicles, transit funding, bike lanes, pedestrian safety, and urban design, with a knack for translating complex policy debates into real-world implications for engineers, planners, and city leaders. Unique angles include hands-on takes from practitioners, critiques of high-profile tech deployments, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom on infrastructure investments and transit reform. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want thoughtful, data-informed discussion about how to design safer, more efficient urban transportation systems—and who enjoy accessible banter between two mobil... more

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