Development of urban cable cars
In an interview with SI Urban, Christoph Rittersberger introduced himself, the company TRANSDEV, and the connections to urban cable car systems. A studied business economist, 55 years old, he holds the position of Business Development Manager for Urban Cable Car Systems at TRANSDEV Germany.
Study: Cable Car as neighborhood center
Urban quarters have a profound impact on the mobility of their residents. This is why connectivity to public transportation plays a vital role, as shown in a study by BPD (bouwfonds Immobilientwicklung) in collaboration with the University of applied science Darmstadt.
SANTO DOMINGO: SECOND CABLE CAR IMPROVES TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Since May 2023, the second cable car line from the French cable car manufacturer POMA has been transporting people between the Los Alcarrizos district and the center of Santo Domingo. In 2024, a third line is planned to be introduced in the Dominican Republic.
More than just software: Properly maintaining urban cable cars
Urban cable cars are operated by companies that have never dealt with cable car technology before. Accordingly, there is not only a high demand for digital solutions but also for their implementation. Therefore, the Swiss company REMEC offers a comprehensive package: from software to consulting to support, they help transportation companies properly maintain their facilities.
Success factors on the rope: Why some cable car projects fail
What are the reasons that an urban cable car in Bogotá, Colombia, is a feasible solution, but not in Gothenburg, Sweden? This question was explored by the Vienna University of Technology (TU).
Montenegro: From the costal city to the mountains
In summer 2023, the UNESCO world heritage city of Kotor opened one of Europe’s most spectacular ropeways, linking the coastal city with the Lovćen Natural Park to provide sustainable mobility in the heart of this striking natural panorama. The project’s construction posed a major challenge, overcome thanks to LEITNER’s sustainable technologies.