Gondola Project Founder & Planning Principal

Steven Dale

Steven Dale is the creator of Gondola Project. He is an urban planner and researcher who specializes in Cable Propelled Transit (CPT) systems and wrote the first literature review on the subject in the English-speaking world. Steven has managed and developed projects around the globe; is frequently profiled in major media outlets; has co-published several peer reviewed journal articles; and travels constantly in order to help educate people about the unique value that cable transit systems can offer urban environments. He is a Cable-Propelled Transit specialist since the late 2000’s researching and consulting on the matter. Steven’s a skilled public speaker and would be happy to talk with your organization, company or group about CPT. For details on having Steven speak at your event or university; or if you’re an NGO, private practice or government agency and are interested in Cable-Propelled Transit, drop him an email at steven.dale@scjalliance.com.

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Project Engineer & Business Group Lead

Steve Dorau

Steve is a mechanical and civil engineer licensed in more than 20 states. He began working in the ropeway transportation industry in 1997 and has worked on nearly every type of cable- and automated-transit project. Steve leads SCJ's CPT group and integrates the planning and technical divisions for a seamless client experience. As a contributor to the ANSI B77 passenger ropeway standards, he helps to advance the industry through thoughtful improvements to the rules that govern the industry. Steve's decades of experience allows him to provide unique solutions to some of the industry's most challenging projects.

Senior Project Manager

Mike Deiparine

Mike began working in the ropeway industry in 1994 and has focused on design, owner's representation and procurement for CPT and Automated People Mover (APM) projects. His strong background in engineering, coupled with his project management experience, allows him to lead projects of nearly any size and type. Mike contributes to the CPT and APM industries through participation in both the ANSI B77 and ASCE 21 standards groups.

Senior Consultant & Cable Propelled Transit Expert

Jamie Bunch

Jamie is an electrical engineer with over 50 years of experience in ropeway transportation. With a range of practical experience in the electrical, civil and mechanical disciplines, Jamie is the go-to-guy when tough questions come up. Jamie specializes in controls engineering and is an industry leader in the topic. Jamie contributes to the ANSI B77 passenger ropeway standards as a committee chair.

Senior Consultant & Cable Propelled Transit Expert

Jim Fletcher

Jim has more than 50 years of experience in the CPT and Automated People Mover (APM) industries. Jim has played a significant role in the development of national standards for transit. He is a member of the ANSI B77 standards committee and has contributed significantly to the ASCE 22 APM standards throughout its development.

AICP, Planning Manager

Dan Penrose

Dan has over 20 years of experience in municipal and state land use planning and has worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from historic preservation and economic development to wetland banking, transportation plans, and NEPA analysis. His skills include identifying priority issues associated with a project and working with multidisciplinary teams to identify community-based solutions that avoid and minimize impacts. His experience includes designing communications outreach campaigns, economic development, and impact analysis, and managing technical studies to identify impacts and mitigation plans for critical areas.

Senior Consultant and Project Engineer

Harlan Bryant

Harlan began working in the CPT industry in 1986 as a drafter and upon graduation as an architectural engineer, he has devoted his career to advancing safety and design in the passenger ropeway and amusement ride industries. Harlan is an active participant in the ANSI B77 passenger ropeway and ASTM amusement ride standards committees.

Design Engineer

Matt Andrade

Matt is a design engineer with a passion for the ski industry. When he’s not on the slopes, Matt enjoys working on a team where he can play a role in modernizing ski areas and improving access to the powdery Rocky Mountain terrains. His enthusiastic attitude and willingness to get his hands dirty, paired with a mechanical engineering background, has enabled him to work efficiently with ski area clients to help determine solutions to unique problems.