Thanks to one of our readers, we been sent a really cool link which showcases the Singapore Cable Car in 360 degrees panorama view. Given the quality of the virtual reality photography, zooming in and out and panning around the cable car almost feels a bit surreal — it’s as if you’re actually riding on...
Sometimes in the rush to get posts out on a consistent basis, mistakes get made. For example, last week when I stated that there was only one small school in Europe that offered an education in the art and science of ropeways. That statement was made based on numerous conversations I’d had with people in...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Preliminary talks of a gondola in Seattle appears to be heating up. One proposal, championed by Matt Roewe and Matt Gangemi, looks to connect Capitol Hill to Olympic Sculpture park while...
Construction of the Oakland Airport Connector is well underway and continues to make headway. Thanks to one of our readers, Steven Dorst, we have some new pictures of the construction progress thus far. Check it out. Thanks again to Steven Dorst for allowing us to share the pictures. If you have any questions...
This vision of what a skyscraper in 2050 might look like comes from the well-known architectural firm, Arup. Notice anything interesting . . ? Read the full story (including a sizeable commentary on cable cars and gondolas) here.
One question I’m repeatedly asked is some variation on this: Why is it so hard to learn about cable and meet people within the cable transit industry? How does one even start in the industry? Want a simple (albeit overly so) answer to the question? Consider this: There is no known university or college in...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: New transportation plans in Istanbul, Turkey reveal that a cable car is planned travel over the Bosphorus strait. While the project is still within its infant stages, if built, the system...
I was recently chatting with a client about an urban cable car project we’re working on (which non-disclosure agreements prohibit me from speaking on further). He’s a very successful entrepreneur and real estate developer with his hands in more than a few industries. He’s also owned a couple of ski resorts and had an insight...
This is a guest post by Ross Edgar. The AirRail Link at Birmingham International Airport in the United Kingdom is a modern Cable Liner system. This is one of the lesser-known CPT lines. In fact to the untrained eye the AirRail Link simply looks like a high-level railway. However, on closer inspection the cars are...
Recently, I was given a tour of Swiss cable manufacturer Fatzer and learned about a relatively new cable product the company calls their Performa line of cables. Amongst other things, these cables opened my eyes to the wide disconnect of understanding that exists between the traditional ropeway industry and the fast-growing urban market. Let me explain...