Cities
CITIES
Cable cars and cableways function as an efficient means of transport in an urban setting. Find out more on our blog!
Michael Söhngen: The Designer of the PistenBully
For over 50 years, KÄSSBOHRER has been developing vehicles, and for exactly 30 xears, Michael Söhngen has been determining how they look. The work is evolving, but the demand for aesthetics remains.
Contract for Uruapan goes to Doppelmayr
As SI Urban already reported, the state of Michoacán is planning an urban cable car modelled on Mexico City. Now the concrete details for the cable car line have been finalised.
Canada: First bubble six chairlift
Leitner-Poma will install its first ever bubble chairlift in Canada at Banff Sunshine. This is reported by the portal liftblog.com. The six place chairlift with heated seats will replace the aging Angel Express.
Colorado (USA): substantial investments
Riding the “snow-mentum” from a new statewide skier visit record of 14.8 million during the 2022-23 ski season, the member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA are gearing up for another fantastic season complete with brand-new terrain, new lifts, new restaurants, and new investments in housing and childcare for ski industry workers.
Australia: Thredbo Alpine Coaster
Thredbo has completed a number of multi-million dollar developments in recent years, further establishing itself as Australia’s premier year-round adventure destination. The next big thing? Thredbo Alpine Coaster!
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.
VARANASI: URBAN TRANSPORT REDEFINED – WITH COMFORT ABOVE STREETS OF INDIA
India‘s rise to become one of the largest economic powers is linked to rapid urbanisation. Over one-third of India‘s 1.4 billion people already live in cities, and this trend keeps growing. This swift urbanization is leading to a dramatic surge in traffic, resulting in congestion, gridlock, and environmental challenges. The solution? An urban cable car system.
Shimla: Cable car network for the capital of Himachal Pradesh
In collaboration with Bernard Consult, the Bregenz-based company SALZMANN INGENIEURE was commissioned through a joint venture to plan a cable car network for the Indian city of Shimla.
TRUscan in Funchal: Years of collaboration for a matured product
For seven years, FATZER has been actively using the TRUscan cable testing system in Funchal on the island of Madeira. The Swiss cable manufacturer collaborates closely with cable car expert Pedro Galvão to develop the software. This has resulted in a tool tailored to the daily needs of cable car operators.