Colorado's Telluride Gondola is set to be powered by solar panels with an extensive carbon offset policy. Image by flickr user Glenda Jeffrey.
A few highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas, Gondola Transit, and Cable Propelled Transit:
- Inhabitat is reporting that a group called Green Gondola Campaign plans to reduce the Telluride Gondola’s electricity usage by 20% through the installation of a series of solar panels throughout the surrounding mountains.
- Could the cable industry be taking aim at PRT? Indian Express reports that the world’s two largest CPT manufacturers – Doppelmayr Cable Car and Leitner Ropeways – have attended a pre-bid meeting in order to bid on a project to build India’s first Personal Rapid Transit system. CPT vs. PRT, this should be an interesting story to follow.
- Taipei’s Maokong Gondola prepares to welcome it’s 10 millionth rider.
- Plans announced for a 1km long gondola sea crossing in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
- Don’t hold your breath, but wharf.co.uk is reporting that the London Thames Cable Car may actually be on a course towards completion for next year’s Summer Olympics.