Post by Steven Dale
A few highlights from around the world of urban gondola transit systems and Cable Propelled Transit:
- Haven’t we heard this story before? A polish PRT engineer says that his system would provide a cheaper alternative to the proposed Simon Fraser University gondola in Vancouver/Burnaby.
- All approvals appear to be in place for the London Thames Cable Car (Gondola) and third party funding is now being sought.
- British charity Friends of the Earth argues that the London Thames Cable Car is at risk from planes using London City Airport. Transport for London says it has taken all safety issues into account.
- A Norwegian boy was injured last week when a gondola cabin was knocked from its cable by a crane at the Lillehammer ski resort. Police are investigating.
- The San Francisco Bay Guardian tells you 5 things you didn’t know about cable cars.
- A woman’s first ride on the Medellin Metrocable provides further evidence that no matter how much you improve people’s lives, you will never – never! – be able to satisfy everyone:
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