Laax: Digital through the pandemic
These are challenging times, but those who do not shy away from them, but tackle them proactively, can grow from them. This has also been demonstrated in LAAX: Thanks to a new, digital ...
Comparative study confirms advantages of the “Third dimension”
In the overall ecological impact of various modes of transport, the cable car is revealed – relatively – as the most environmentally friendly mobility solution. In line with standards ISO 14040/44 and together with distinguished sustainability experts from denkstatt GmbH, Professor Jörg Niemann from HS Düsseldorf evaluated the ecological impact of the minibus, large bus and cable car as well as a fictitious tram, on the basis of the “Línea Roja” in La Paz (Bolivia). The results of the study have now been audited by three independent institutions.
Less snow
The first Alpine-wide analysis of snow data shows that snow depth and snow cover have not declined to the same extent everywhere; rather, there are large regional differences.
Interview: ,,The level of strain is too low!”
In an interview with SI Urban, Swiss public transport association (VÖV) Director Ueli Stückelberger talks about the varied potential of urban and rural cable cars in his country and where he stands on specific projects.
Barrier-free: Urban cable cars for all
Worldwide, there are more than a billion people with disabilities. That is over 15 percent of the entire global population – a figure that will continue to rise along with demographic change. Barrier-free transport is therefore all the more important. (Urban) cable cars can play a part here, if certain issues are considered. SI Urban discussed this with Frank Lackner, board member of the international initiative for the interests of wheelchair users, INTERROLLI.
Global accolades for image film
Numerous prestigious awards are currently pouring in for the new image film from Kitzbühel Tourism. Watch now!