Paradise Cities? How urban cable cars are shaping the cityscape in latin america
Cities are constantly changing, not least in the area of transport. With the increasing advent of the cable car in urban areas come far-reaching effects. The major South American cities of Bogotá, Mexico City and La Paz rely on urban cable cars and are exhibiting corresponding changes to the cityscape as a result of these systems. Students at Vienna University of Technology have examined the developments.
New urban cable car for Seoul
In South Korea's capital Seoul, an aerial cableway is planned over the Hangang River. This is to connect important leisure attractions and cultural sites on the riverbank.
Austrian companies plan cable car in India
In India, new plans for urban ropeways are in the pipeline, for which Austrian companies were invited to exchange ideas.
Urban cable car planned for Vienna
The cable car is considered a modern and sustainable means of public transport: an urban cable car is now also being planned for the city of Vienna, Austria, which will also run up the Kahlenberg mountain.
One Cable Car, three dimensions
Ecological, social and financial effects of urban cable cars: An urban cable car opens up new ways to move around a city and thus also new meeting zones and hubs for the population. Seeing the city from above opens up new perspectives, which can also be exploited financially. Moreover, the urban cable car scores points in a 30-year comparison with other modes of public transport such as tram and bus, with high social and ecological sustainability in ongoing operation.
Mexico City: More targeted maintenance with TRUscan
Cables that are in use around the clock, as is the case with urban cable cars, must also be checked accordingly. As maintenance is possible only between midnight and 4 am, it must be planned in advance.