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Apr 28, 2017
Ecatepec - Mexicables, Photo of the Week

Photo and Video of the Week: Flying Through Ecatepec on Mexicable

  Soluciones en el cielo. #Mexicable #Ecatepec #Edomextagram A post shared by EdoMextagram (@edomextagram) on Feb 24, 2017 at 10:59am PST — —   Mexicable A post shared by Moy (@moy_etito) on Apr 22, 2017 at 3:40pm PDT

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Apr 24, 2017
Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway

Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway, Part 2: Herb Gardens and Urban Recreation

Last month, I rode the Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway in Kobe, Japan. In part 2 of the photo essay, we will explore some of the ropeway’s main attractions and discuss some potential lessons for urban planners. Click here for part 1.  — STUNNING VISUALS AND GUIDES  From the site tour, it became quite clear that the herbs...

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Apr 19, 2017
Analysis, Blogs & Other Sites

A Response to Streetsblog’s Gondolamania

  With a title inspired by—one can only assume—this month’s WWE Wrestlemania spectacular, Streetsblog writer Angie Schmitt recently let fly an invective against all things gondola. The piece, titled “Enough with the Gondolamania Already” is the kind of fact-free op-ed column one expects from a lesser publication than Streetsblog. It’s the kind of piece that’s meant to provoke...

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Apr 18, 2017
Fatzer

FATZER Produces 5.56 Million Meters of Steel Wire

As the world leader in the production of high performance passenger ropeway cables, the record-setting Zugspitze / Eibsee Ropeway in Germany has chosen to place its trust in FATZER. The Swiss company, located in Romanshorn, has a global reputation for delivering reliable, safe, and high quality products.  To help the Zugspitze / Eibsee Ropeway reach Germany’s highest peak,...

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Apr 17, 2017
Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway

Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway, Part 1: Background and Gondola

  BACKGROUND The Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway and Herb Gardens is one of Kobe, Japan’s preeminent attractions — ranking as TripAdvisor’s top “Thing to Do” in the city. Thanks to its accessible location, charming setting, and integrated visitor experience, the urban cable car continues to attract thousands of visitors each day despite being more than 25 years old. For those unfamiliar...

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Apr 11, 2017
Georgia

Tbilisi/Georgian Ropeways, Part 1.3 – Exploring Martvili and Khulo

Georgian ropeways continue to be a source of curiosity and fascination. Perhaps its relative remoteness adds a degree of mystique to the many cable car systems now being (re)discovered. Luckily, as technology improves, we’re beginning to learn more and more about the treasure trove of ropeways in Georgia. Below are a few videos that we recently...

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Apr 05, 2017
Mi Teleférico, Photo of the Week

Photo (Plus Video) of the Week: Línea Azul Soars Above El Alto

Gracias #ElAlto por tan por compartir con nosotros esta inmensa alegría de encaminar un futuro lleno de posibilidades y progreso. Dimos "El Gran Salto Azul"…¡histórico y emocionante! #MiTeleférico #Bolivia #Blue #CableCar A post shared by Mi Teleférico (@miteleferico) on Mar 25, 2017 at 5:24pm PDT —

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