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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!
Country special – China
Far East meets Swiss quality: The emerging market of China has become a success story for BARTHOLET. We present four of the Swiss manufacturer’s projects here.
Aaregondel project now under review
At 193 percent, the crowdfunding for the feasibility study was more than satisfied and the Aaregondel interest group is accordingly optimistic. The private initiative hopes to gain a public cable car in the Swiss town of Solothurn.
Mombasa – Likoni cable car clears the next hurdle
An urban cable car in the Kenyan city of Mombasa has been mooted since 2013. In 2018 the project was approved, and the people responsible were able to secure important sites at the end of 2021. The start of construction is now planned for April 2022.
Heros in Les Arcs: How a summer concept can look
Destination Les Arcs in the French Alps has worked out a successful summer strategy, which it has used since 2016, switching to a new way of thinking and making brave and difficult decisions - just like heroes do.
ropeway to the University of Haifa
In Haifa, 20,000 students and commuters can now use a Doppelmayr ropeway to get to the University. It runs from HaMiFratz central railroad and bus terminal to the Technion, Israel’s biggest research center, and on to the University of Haifa campus.
Rüdersheim cable car is rebuilt
Barrier-free, comfortable and hospitable: The reconstruction of the valley station of the Rüdesheim cable car is progressing. The start of operations is planned for the second half of May.
The benefit of cable cars for tourism
Not only are urban cable cars transport systems for everyday use; they also hold huge potential for tourism. This is demonstrated by selected examples around the world.
Poma is constructing a second Cable car line in Santo Domingo
There has been an urban cable car in the Dominican Republic since 2016; the “Teleferico” in Santo Domingo was constructed and is also being operated by French cable car manufacturer POMA. A second cable car line will now follow – with a major impact on the district of Los Alcarrizos.
Sustainability – Mobility in Transition
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated social change, with a significant effect on mobility.
Cowork action in the Alpine region – new study shows high potential
Coworkation, the combination of vacation and work, is becoming increasingly popular and offers solutions to counteract vacancies in rural areas.
Climate Crisis – What does the future of transport look like?
The majority of greenhouse gases are causedbycars.Actionisthereforeneeded, so that the 2040 climate target in Austria (climate neutrality, ed.) can be achieved. Mobility experts therefore anticipate many changes for the everyday life of the population, and not only in Austria.
Lukas Praxmarer – “THE POLITICAL WILL MUST BE THERE”
How does a feasibility study work for urban cable cars? Based on the example of the Austrian city of Innsbruck, BERNARD group Managing Director and Transport Engineer Lukas Praxmarer demonstrates what matters – and why he also looks at where cable cars are not viable.