Post by Nick Chu
Just some dude climbing on a cable 3491m long. No biggie. Grimselwelt Mountains, Switzerland. Image from Dailymail.co.uk.
It’s been a busy week here at the Gondola Project. So let’s take a quick look at some of the highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas, Gondola Transit, and Cable Propelled Transit.
- Congratulations to Medellin, Colombia (and San Francisco) for being this year’s winner of the 8th annual Sustainable Transport Awards – hosted by ITDP. Medellin has undergone a magical transformation (and that continues to this day) and is lauded for its ingenious transportation investments in not only the revolutionary Metrocable CPT system, but for its Metroplús BRT line and the EnCicla public bicycle system.
- Passengers are furious after the Ngong Ping 360, in Hong Kong malfunctions, leaving riders stranded for 2 hours. This is the 4th system failure in 2 months. Consequently, it will be closed for 10 days for inspections.
- Ever reminisce playing Donkey Kong as a child? Well, if you like Donkey Kong AND gondolas, then you better mark down February 2, 2012 on your calendars, Gorilla Gondola is coming to a smart phone near you.
- Happy Birthday to the Portland Aerial Tram. The system turns 5 today!
- An Aerial Tram is included in the future plans for the “Arch” project in St. Louis. It is planned to cross the Mississipi River.
