First Urban Cable Car in Rwanda?
The African Development Bank has approved a grant of 500,000 USD for a feasibility study of the first phase of a cable car network in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
The Secretary of Mobility for Bogotá: Seven Cable Cars Would Be Needed
In an interview with SI, Claudia Díaz, Bogotá’s Secretary of Mobility, shared how the city integrated its first cable car into the public transport system, discussed ongoing projects, and reflected on the challenges faced during planning and execution. Bonus: an early look at the design of the new cable car and on-site construction photos.
Minister in SI Interview: Three Urban Cable Cars for Chile
In June, a tender was launched in Chile to build a cable car that will connect the cities of Iquique and Alto Hospicio. The project is expected to cost around 126 million dollars. In addition, several more urban cable cars are planned across the country. Chile’s Minister of Transport, Juan Carlos Muñoz, spoke about the initiative in an interview with SI at the UITP Summit.
Cable Car Project in Bonn: New Phase
The planned urban cable car in the German federal city of Bonn is gaining momentum: The previous municipal planner is currently handing over knowledge and documents to the consulting firm specializing in construction and infrastructure.
Europe, Colombia, China & Co.: Urban Cable Cars at the UITP
How did the first cable car developed and built in China become a cultural heritage landmark? How did the maintenance service evolve after the launch of the project in Medellín, Colombia? And why is it still so difficult to bring cable cars into cities in Germany? Delegations from various countries presented their projects at the UITP exhibition – and spoke openly about the challenges and lessons learned along the way.
Parcel delivery by cable car: Koblenz tests new method
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, DHL, and Koblenz cable car operator (Germany) are exploring an innovative logistics concept: delivering parcels by cable car to a new residential area on higher ground. What key questions are the researchers focusing on?