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Latin America: Succes for urban cable cars
Urban cable cars open up a completely new, independent level for sustainable public transportation. In Latin America, their advantages over other transportation systems have been appreciated for many years. DOPPELMAYR has already implemented numerous cable car projects in the region and continues its successful streak with additional new installations in Bogotá, Mexico City, Uruapan, and Santiago de Chile.
How supports can enrich public spaces
Vienna University of Technology examined the social and spatial potential of urban cable car supports. Three cable cars in Latin America were considered specifically in case studies. The results are newsworthy.
Interview: Highlights of Cable Car World
With the Cable Car World, the congress trade fair for urban mobility with cable cars is launching for the second time at MESSE ESSEN. Initiator of the specialist event and managing director of Cable Car World GmbH, Dominik Berndt, shares the program highlights planned for June 4th and 5th, and why it‘s worth participating in the event, in an interview.
Marseille: Take the cable car to the airport
The plan for a cable car link from Marseille airport to Vitrolles station has been on the drawing board for some time. Three years ago, the city commissioned a feasibility study, which showed that the cable car could be implemented.
Gondola extension in Montenegro
In the summer of 2023, one of the most spectacular cable cars in Europe started operating in the city of Kotor, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now, the cable car is to be extended to connect another city.
New Delhi: First Indian Cable Car Symposium
Urban cable cars are the current trend in India. This is evidenced by the first "Ropeway: Symposium Cum Exhibition" in the capital, New Delhi. Indian Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari spoke in his address about the cable car plans for India.
Monemvasia: An urban cable car for the greek rock town
Monemvasia is the oldest continuously inhabited castle town in Europe. The town on a rock off the Greek peninsula of Peloponnese is to get a cable car in 2024.
Urban cable car for Zurich on hold
The plan was to put it into operation in 2028: An urban cable car in Zurich that would be the future hub between Stettbach and Zurich Zoo. Why is the project now on hold?
Sion builds urban cable car
The Swiss city of Sion is set to implement an urban cable car between the districts of Bramois and Nax by 2028. The primary aim is to transport residents and commuters, as well as tourists, in seven minutes. Details regarding the concept, financing, and the project's timeline are provided.
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.
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.