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Cable cars and cableways function as an efficient means of transport in an urban setting. Find out more on our blog!
Cabins of the first Parisian cable car unveiled
How can we encourage people to use public transportation? It requires a reliable and comfortable offering! The new urban cable car in Paris combines both. Now, the cabins by Île-de-France Mobilités have been unveiled, optimized to meet the needs of public transportation passengers.
Mexico City as a model for the state of Michoacán
Mexico City's Cablebús system has two lines, and a third is currently under construction. Now the Mexican state of Michoacán sees the Cablebús system as a model and is planning a similar ropeway system.
Green light for the Loser panorama lift
As reported by ORF and the "Kleine Zeitung", the Supreme Cableway Authority granted approval for the new cableway in Styria. Construction work is to start as early as July.
Replacement facility in Chur to improve recreational offerings
The new replacement installation Chur - Fülian - Brambrüesch is assumed to have a transport capacity of 1,400 persons/hour. The existing Chur-Känzeli and Känzeli-Brambrüesch installations will be dismantled in accordance with the law.
Review of UITP Summit in Barcelona
From 04th to 07th of June 2023, Barcelona was all about public mobility. For the first time since the pandemic, the UITP Global Public Transport Summit brought together all relevant stakeholders in this global marketplace.
A game changer for the queen of hills
The state governement intends to introduce an eco-friendly, clean and green means of transport to decongest the city of Shimla and increase the city's tourism potential. The new ropeway project is supposed to bring solutions to the current transportation problems in the city.
Urban cable car for Shanghai?
Is Shanghai getting an urban cable car? As reported by the South China Morning Post SCMP, the first-ever cable car connecting the west and east banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai is scheduled for completion in three years.
HARARE: THE POTENTIAL OF URBAN CABLE CARS IN AFRICA
Which requirements and solution approaches exist for urban mobility in the global context? This is the question being examined by Matthias Nüßgen from the European Institute for Sustainable Transport (EURIST). Together with consulting company Cable Car Solutions, his team has developed a concept for an urban cable car network in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare.
Bartholet: Unforgettable fun experiences
With the new bike rack, bicycles can be transported comfortably and quickly. The holder offers a higher transport capacity, flexible positioning options and an elegant design that perfectly matches the modern gondola lift.
NSAA: Networking of the american ski industry
From 8 to 11 May, the North American ski world met in Savannah. SI was also on spot at the convention to find out about the latest innovations in alpine technology.
Season review: Positive statistics in the Alpine region
The winter season 2022/23 was characterized by challenges, however, the statistics of the ski resorts in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy show that the pleasure of skiing remains undiminished among guests.
UITP SUMMIT: FEW DAYS TO GO!
There's not long left before the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Barcelona on 4-7 June 2023.