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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!
Interview: ,,The level of strain is too low!”
In an interview with SI Urban, Swiss public transport association (VÖV) Director Ueli Stückelberger talks about the varied potential of urban and rural cable cars in his country and where he stands on specific projects.
Barrier-free: Urban cable cars for all
Worldwide, there are more than a billion people with disabilities. That is over 15 percent of the entire global population – a figure that will continue to rise along with demographic change. Barrier-free transport is therefore all the more important. (Urban) cable cars can play a part here, if certain issues are considered. SI Urban discussed this with Frank Lackner, board member of the international initiative for the interests of wheelchair users, INTERROLLI.
Global accolades for image film
Numerous prestigious awards are currently pouring in for the new image film from Kitzbühel Tourism. Watch now!
Inauen-Schätti supplies self-service cable cars where space is limited
Experienced Swiss cable car manufacturer INAUEN-SCHÄTTI specialises in the development and installation of complex two-cable aerial tramways. The extremely compact cable car system allows access to difficult sites, such as residential areas, wide valleys or rock faces, and thus opens up urban spaces, viewpoints, beaches and more – even with self-service if desired.
Data are the new oil
Zeros and ones will shape our future and mean that even travel by public transport becomes an individual experience – at least, that is the plan. But how will it actually work in practice?
Guranteed to be safe
Cable cars are one of the safest modes of transport in existence. So that this safety can be guaranteed even in the rare event of a fault on the cable car, IMMOOS develops installation-specific rescue systems and concepts. However, IMMOOS is the competent professional not only for rescue systems but also for permanently mounted personal safety equipment and personal protective equipment, so that employee safety is guaranteed at all times. IMMOOS ist aber nicht nur der kompetente Profi für Bergungssysteme, sondern auch für festmontierte Personensicherungen und persönliche Schutzausrüstungen, sodass auch die Sicherheit der Mitarbeiter jederzeit gewährleistet ist.
“A trial balloon for the big solution!”
Urban tourist cable cars can be a blueprint for everyday urban installations, cable car planner Stephan Salzmann is convinced. In an interview with SI, the expert talks about the purpose of excursion lines, the questions that initiators need to ask and the existing success factors.
Mythological beasts inspire architects of modern transport solutions
A transport link between Sicily and southern Italy still remains a dream. In thepast,architecturalcompetitionshave yielded a range of interesting ideas for possible connections. However, none has previously attracted the interest of the Italian government.
Sustainable mobility, including cable cars?
Whether through the regional city railway, cycle bridges, car sharing or sustainable urban development, the German university city of Tübingen has long relied on future-proof mobility and an infrastructure of short distances. An urban cable car is now also being discussed – as an alternative to a railway line in the city centre.
Floriade 2022 is growing – not only on the ground but also in the air
For visitors to the popular, internationally renowned flower and horticultural show, Floriade Expo 2022, a diverse showground is currently being created in Almere (Netherlands). The issue of sustainability in cities will play a particular role here , as is already evident from the motto, “Growing Green Cities”.
Cottbus: Citizens’ initiative calls for cable car
In german Brandenburg, the city of Cottbus is increasingly creating a stir, as the people here are calling for change. Whereas the population elsewhere is opposed to suggested cable car projects, a citizens’ initiative has formed in Cottbus, which is actually calling for just such a construction project. Madness... or a brilliant idea?
After Koblenz, Mannheim is also taking off
At the German National Garden Show in Koblenz, an urban ropeway became a hit with the visitors. In 2023, Mannheim will now also rely on the tried and tested system for fast visitor transport between exhibition areas.