A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Perhaps the world’s most luxurious gondola cabin is set to debut in Zillertal, Austria. Select cabin interiors are fully decked out with a BMW 7-Series inspired theme which includes leather seats, massage...
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,...
I just looked out my window two minutes ago and saw this: I don’t know what this is. I don’t know who it’s built by. I don’t know where it came from. What I do know is this: I want to drive that thing, right now.
The people at Frog Design recently offered up their idea for an urban cable car system in Austin, Texas called The Wire and discussed the concept with Co.Design. The concept itself is engaging – with some nifty renderings to boot. A few notes: The team wisely imagines the cable cars as multi-modal component among many...
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A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Looks like we’re not so crazy, after all: The Guardian UK gives urban cable cars a rather ringing endorsement,highlighting several planned systems throughout France. The UK’s Transport Research Library, meanwhile, picks...
Over the years at the Gondola Project, we’ve probably seen some of the world’s most awesome-looking and unconventional transit vehicle designs. However, when it comes down to the world’ most kawaii (Japanese for cute) mode of transport, the Hello Kitty Trams seen around the world is by far the clear winner (I challenge you to find a...
I recently read an article in Canada’s Globe and Mail that made me smile. The article, entitled Air-rail link to boost travel – and ‘wow’ factor, discusses how my hometown of Toronto “has been waiting for decades for a direct link between the airport and downtown” and how “at last . . . it’s finally taking...
It’s pretty cool to see cable cars that run on flat land along a coast or river. Actually, we really like this idea: it means great views for riders, proves the theory that cable cars can run along flat land, and really smartly makes us of space that would otherwise be either undevelop-able or taken...
In an effort to continually improve and expand the offerings on The Gondola Project, each week we’re rolling out a “tweak” to the site. If there’s a part of the website you’d like to see “tweaked” send us an email at gondola (at) creativeurbanprojects (dot) com. Last week we told you a about the continually...