Bursa Gondola. Image from Leitner (all rights reserved).
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of urban gondolas, cable cars and cable propelled transit:
Fringe Hill Gondola (New Zealand)
With the help of a little aerial drone, project proponents in Nelson, New Zealand have created an incredible promotional video for their proposed gondola system. The video, which took four months to make and has more than 1000 hits already, really captures what riders may experience one day. Other gondola proposals could definitely learn a few lessons from this video.
Tizi-Ouzou Téléphérique (Algeria)
The Tizi-Ouzou Cable Car has been hit with delays as oppositional locals and landowners have slowed down construction efforts. This cable car is located in the city’s north and is 6km long with 6 stations connecting a bus station (Bouhinoune) to a mausoleum (Sidi Belloua in Redjaouna).
Bursa Monocable Gondola (Turkey)
The Bursa Gondola, the world’s longest monocable system (9km; 139 cabins; 44 towers), has officially carried more than half a million passengers since it opened last year in June. Recently the third section of the lift opened for passenger service which allows riders to reach the Uludağ Mountain range in just 22 minutes. The mountains are popular for vacations and recreational activities.