Flip Side of the Coin is a podcast where people can go to explore different viewpoints on many issues. We take an issue and in one episode we examine and explore one viewpoint, and then in the next episode we do the same for the other side of the issue. Our goal is to give our listeners a place where they can explore differing viewpoints and their merits without feeling the need to defend themselves or argue back. Join us as we explore political and social issues, and even break down some issues that are just for fun, as we examine how others view the world in Flip Side of the Coin.
We have spent the last several weeks looking at some of the benefits of public transportation, according to its advocates. This week we shift gears and look at some of the challenges that public transportation faces when the topic is raised. We look at the challenges around substantial initial costs, long construction times, and the risk of low utilization once it is built.
2 Sept 2025
Novel Public Transit
We have looked at most of the well-recognized modes of public transportation, but what about some of the lesser utilized ones? This week we spend some time looking at lesser known modes of public transportation, and we look at how they are utilized around the world by different cities and communities. We look at monorails, and their ability to offer a medium-level rail option without the footprint of laying tracks on the ground. We look at aerial gondolas and how they are able to connec...
26 Aug 2025
In Favor of Heavy Rail
We continue our conversation around public transportation, this week focusing on heavy rail. Heavy rail is different from light rail mainly in scale and capacity. Heavy rail cars are larger, and heavy rail trains often include more cars than light rail, meaning they can carry many more passengers at a time. Proponents of heavy rail often see it as a foundation of a larger public transit system, carrying millions of passengers every day between major hubs, with lighter public transit lin...
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5.0 / 5
12 ratings
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