Cabins flown to the top for installation in the Teleferico de Merida, Venezuela. Image via Skyscrapercity.
A quick look at some of the highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas, Gondola Transit, and Cable Propelled Transit:
- An architectural review of the little known but beautifully constructed Teleferico de Gaia CPT system in Portugal.
- The Zagreb Funicular – one of the world’s shortest (66m) – has been operating without a permit since last August. However, it is worthy to note that the funicular has been accident free for over 100 years.
- Thinking of escaping the city and biking off into a nature reserve in Medellin, Colombia? Metrocable Line L can take you there quickly and here’s the details of how to plan your excursion!
- Good insight from different members of the public on the ongoing development in Squamish, B.C.’s Sea to Sky Gondola.
- More pictures and construction updates from London on the Emirates Air Line
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The Arch Daily review of teleferico de Gaia its a very good resource for architects and designers , it also contains detailed scaled drawings of gondola stations.