In this episode of Look Both Ways, David & Wes dig into the growing threats to U.S. transit funding and why they matter far beyond agency balance sheets. By looking at how federal decisions shape what cities can build and operate, they unpack why transit in the United States costs so much, delivers so little, and remains perpetually vulnerable to political whims. Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how funding structures quietly undermine reliability, access, and public trust in transit systems.

Today, we also talk about:

At the end, we have some rail drinks... stay tuned for bi-weekly conversations about all things transportation. 

Here is David's article (the first of its kind) on Why US Cities Pay Too Much for Buses:

And some other resources that might help your cause:

Music by Charlie Van Stee

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