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Ideas to Improve Passenger Train Systems
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09:08 - 16:29 (07:21)

A discussion about the opportunities and profitability of implementing a better transportation system in the US, focusing on improving passenger train systems to connect various cities more efficiently.

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The concept of a "five minute city" is gaining popularity, as planned communities are being designed to offer everything residents need within a five minute walk of their homes.
09:08 - 10:16 (01:08)
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City Planning
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The concept of a "five minute city" is gaining popularity, as planned communities are being designed to offer everything residents need within a five minute walk of their homes. This walking lifestyle model aims to create a more sustainable and community-centric living experience.

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Ideas to Improve Passenger Train Systems
Episode
#96 - The Entrepreneur Betting Billions On American Passenger Trains
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My First Million
Autonomous vehicles can work but the technology is risky when combined with other human-powered cars on the road.
10:16 - 11:51 (01:35)
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Autonomous Vehicles
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Autonomous vehicles can work but the technology is risky when combined with other human-powered cars on the road. Some are buying old ghost towns and charter cities to build infrastructure and design roads that are better suited for self-driving cars.

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Ideas to Improve Passenger Train Systems
Episode
#96 - The Entrepreneur Betting Billions On American Passenger Trains
Podcast
My First Million
Many urban planning and design ideas today revolve around starting a new jurisdiction on policy or infrastructure, as seen in Staten Island's creation, but one must exercise caution as people may be attracted to the trend without considering its viability.
11:51 - 14:03 (02:12)
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urban planning
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Many urban planning and design ideas today revolve around starting a new jurisdiction on policy or infrastructure, as seen in Staten Island's creation, but one must exercise caution as people may be attracted to the trend without considering its viability.

Chapter
Ideas to Improve Passenger Train Systems
Episode
#96 - The Entrepreneur Betting Billions On American Passenger Trains
Podcast
My First Million
Wes Edens, owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and founder of the investment firm Fortress Capital, sold a stake of his company to SoftBank.
14:03 - 14:32 (00:28)
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Wes Edens
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Wes Edens, owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and founder of the investment firm Fortress Capital, sold a stake of his company to SoftBank.

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Ideas to Improve Passenger Train Systems
Episode
#96 - The Entrepreneur Betting Billions On American Passenger Trains
Podcast
My First Million
A Forbes article delves into the profitability of specific passenger train routes in the US and the desire for a better passenger rail system, despite the investment of $50 billion into Amtrak.
14:32 - 16:29 (01:57)
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Passenger Rail
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A Forbes article delves into the profitability of specific passenger train routes in the US and the desire for a better passenger rail system, despite the investment of $50 billion into Amtrak.

Chapter
Ideas to Improve Passenger Train Systems
Episode
#96 - The Entrepreneur Betting Billions On American Passenger Trains
Podcast
My First Million