A rendering of a future Oakland Airport Connector station. Image via Oakland North.
A few highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas, Gondola Transit, and Cable Propelled Transit:
- Oakland North has an interesting look at whether or not the stated job-creation benefits of the Oakland Airport Connector have occurred. Considering how controversial the OAC has been, it’s a refreshingly (and surprisingly) well-balanced report.
- Valparaiso, Chile to officially purchase 10 funiculars to restore that city’s aging ‘ascensores.’
- London Mayor Boris Johnson denies that the planned Silvertown Thames Crossing could have a negative impact on the Emirates Air Line Cable Car calling it “complimentary to the cable car . . . like a good bus route.”
- Calcutta, India eyes Cable Cars and Gondolas to tackle its rapid urbanization challenges.
- The Washington Post asks the question How Safe Are Ski Lifts And Cable Cars, Anyway?