Sentosa Island. Image by Flickr user Christine Schindler.
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of urban gondolas, cable cars and cable propelled transit:
Intra-Island Cable Car (Singapore)
One of Singapore’s biggest tourist destinations, Sentosa, is marking the country’s jubilee celebrations with free entry for all visitors entering via the Broadwalk. As part of the festivities, perhaps one of the most anticipated events is the scheduled opening of Singapore’s second urban gondola — the Intra-Island Cable Car — in May. The new system will improve transport options for the growing number of island visitors by linking Imbiah Lookout to Siloso Park.
Proposed Cable Car for Madhugiri (India)
Asia’s second largest monolith, the Madhugiri, may one day be connected by a cable car after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah mooted the idea during the Budget. At 1200m in height, this geological feature is already visited by thousands of trekkers each year. Proponents believe a cable car can create jobs and enhance tourism opportunities.
Computer Glitch (British Columbia, Canada)
Riders were stuck onboard the Grouse Mountain Skyride last Friday night after a computer glitch. After 40 years of trouble-free operations, it seems that the malfunction was related to a recent $6.8 million upgrade to the system’s electronics.