A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Plans for a cable car has emerged in the Australian coastal city of Gold Coast. The concept is to connect the city’s airport to the nearby mountain/suburb of Springbrook. This is...
The Atlantic Cities recently published an excellent article which documents the success of free transit in the French city of Châteauroux. Since it was first implemented in 2001, this demonitized public transport system has experienced significant growth in ridership — from an average of 21 rides per person annually to 61 rides today. More incredibly,...
A quick look at some of the highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas, Gondola Transit, and Cable Propelled Transit: New cable car project has been announced in Sarawak, Malaysia which will see it connect Pantai Damai and Kampung Pasir Panjang. Since opening in 2003, the Rain Forest Aerial Tram in Dominica has announced that...
A few highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas, Gondola Transit, and Cable Propelled Transit: The Londonist gives the low down on the branding of the London Thames Cable Car (Emirates Air-Line) now on London Tube maps. Mountain Village, Colorado takes over a campaign to “green” the Telluride Gondola. Controversy erupts over plans to...
A few highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas, Gondola Transit, and Cable Propelled Transit: Cattle farmers on the remote Dursey Island in Ireland are concerned that a weight restriction on the Dursey Island Cable Car will prevent them from moving their livestock to and from the island, effectively destroying a 2,000 year old...
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...