Episode 16: The Future (& Past) of Rural Transportation + The War on Bikes

Rural AVs – David & Wes take a deep dive into the future of rural transportation and why mobility challenges outside our cities deserve far more attention. From David’s experience trying to get around West Virginia to Wes’ take on “rural urbanism” and the awesomeness of some rural Main Streets, they explore what rural villages get right, where and why rural areas struggle, and how autonomous vehicles might help the cause even more so than in urban areas. Other topics: 🔹 Iowa’s Anti-Bike Bill 🔹 Rural Transportation 🔹 The 2026 Safe Roads Summit Additional resources: 'The most anti-biking bill in history' — Iowa’s near-total bike ban proposal is bizarre and alarming New Jersey Passes Most Restrictive E-Bike Law in the U.S. Some Florida lawmakers look to strengthen e-bike laws Disturbing Utah ‘Bikelash’ Bill Takes Aim at Salt Lake City Traffic Calming David’s related articles: AV companies are ignoring rural America. That's a shame. The Town That Took Downtown Renewal to the Next Level Wes’ related research: Assessing urban/rural road safety disparities in the US Music by Charlie Van Stee (courtesy of bensound) Email us at [email protected] or find us at www.davidzipper.com and www.wesmarshall.org