If with great power comes great responsibility, is it not Spider-Man's duty to traverse New York City as efficiently as possible? Surely situations exist where utilizing the expansive MTA can be more beneficial to Peter Parker than web-swinging across the city. On today's episode of Modern Muckraker, we determine precisely when and where Spider-Man is better of swiping his card than slinging his webs.   Thanks to our experts: Ryan Penagos (Marvel) Lorraine Cink (Marvel) Dr. Rhett Allain (Southeastern Louisiana University, Wired)   Discussed in this episode: NYC's PLUTO file "Should Spider-Man Swing or Run?" by Dr. Rhett Allain Mike Schubert's Ferry Critique   Credits: • Created, Hosted, and Produced by Mike Schubert • Written by Adam Mamawala and Mike Schubert • Editing, Scoring, and Sound Design by  Brandon Grugle  • Senior Project Management by Fredia Lucas • Research by Alyssa Esteban • Theme by Evan Cunningham • Art by Jessica E. Boyd • Executive Production by Multitude   Modern Muckraker Online: • Website: https://www.modernmuck.com  • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/modernmuck  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmuck    About The Show: Modern Muckraker is an investigative journalism podcast about pop culture questions no one has dared to ask. With the help of actual, highly-qualified experts, host Mike Schubert will apply excruciatingly thorough research methods and intense scrutiny to get to the bottom of these seemingly unanswerable questions. Season 1 releases new episodes on Mondays from Oct. 11 to Nov. 1 2021. Learn more at https://www.modernmuck.com