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A few highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas and Cable Propelled Transit:

• The state governments of of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in India plan to install a ropeway to link the historic town of Anandpur Sahib to the Hindu shrine at Naina Devi.

• The city of Bucharest, Romania is planning a new series of harbors to allow visitors to “cross Bucharest by boat.” A cable car will also be included in this project and will connect the Fundeni area to Herastrau park.

• The City Fix discusses Megacities on the Move, including the Medellin and Caracas Metrocables.

• The economic development and regeneration consultancy Innovacion has been retained by the Transport for London “to advise on the potential for European funding to support the development of the London Cable Car project.”

• The Venezuelan Embassy to the United States reports that the Caracas Metrocable system has moved over 975,000 people since its opening 11 months ago.

• And just for curiosity’s sake, here’s a recent (and amazing) video of a construction team installing the towers of the new Crystal Mountain gondola using a Chinook Helicopter. Trust me, it will take your breath away: