CITIES
Cable cars and cableways function as an efficient means of transport in an urban setting. Find out more on our blog!
Cable Car for Park City?
The city council of Park City has discussed new transportation solutions for the city in Utah. One potential solution that came up for consideration is a cable car, similar to Portland.
Cable Liner at Newark Airport
The Port Authority New York and New Jersey is planning a new mobility solution at Newark Liberty International Airport (New Jersey/USA). The existing system has become outmoded and is to be replaced by a modern, reliable people mover system from Doppelmayr.
Social innovation in tourism
Interest in social innovations has increased. The University of Bern has analysed how and why they come about - and to what extent they can also enrich tourism.
Design: The Petřín Funicular in Prague
Design plays a significant role in urban cable cars, whether they are aerial or funicular. A prime example of this is the design of the new vehicles for the Petřín Funicular in Prague. This article explores the successful design and the journey behind it (with video).
Harbor Cable Car in Baltimore?
The Harbor Places in Baltimore (USA) are to be redesigned. In the presentation, among other things, a cable car is also brought into consideration. In doing so, the project developer revives an old idea that had already garnered 46 percent approval at the time.
Kloten: Citizens Demand Cable Car
The route of the Glattalbahn in Kloten (Switzerland) is set to be expanded. A group, comprised of residents of Altbach, is against the extension of the tram line and instead advocates for an urban cable car.
Branch topic: Artificial Intelligence
In principle, ski resorts can rely on the innovative power of the supply industry. But how is it with the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
INTERALPIN 2025 will be a four-day event
The 25th edition of the biennial international ropeway industry event will take place over four days for the first time in 2025! It will be held from Tuesday, 6 May to Friday, Read the reasons for this here.
OITAF: registration is now open
Every six years the International OITAF Ropeway Congress takes place. The next edition of the event will take place from June 17 to 21, 2024, in Vancouver (Canada). Under the theme "Ropeways - Smart Transport Solutions", four main topics are on the agenda. Registrations are now being accepted.
What is happening in Austria and Switzerland?
With the world‘s largest and most robust supply chain industry, the most modern ski resorts, and the most significant industry gatherings, we can rightly refer to Switzerland and Austria as the top nations of the ski industry. The investments, metrics, and trends have global relevance.
Vail Resorts acquires Crans-Montana
US ski resort operator Vail Resorts is expanding its presence in Switzerland. Following Andermatt-Sedrun, the "big player" now also takes over the mountain railways in Crans-Montana. Here are the details of the deal.
Urban cable cars in New Zealand?
Together with transport planner Abley, DOPPELMAYR New Zealand carried out strategic analyses for cable cars. Out of 20 possible cable car options, DOPPELMAYR has identified ten lines that are the preferred options in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.