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Dec 11, 2020
Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: The Age of Urban Gondolas?

Post by nickchu

Urban aerial gondolas became more popular after this one in Medellin, Colombia was completed in 2004.
  • According to an article in Axios, aerial gondolas could become common in urban areas of the United States. This technology typically seen in ski-resorts is being used successfully in Latin American cities for public transportation. Urban aerial gondolas took off after Medellin, Columbia built its first system in 2004. They are an appealing form of transit for many reasons.  During the COVID-19 era, their ability to move a small number of riders per cabin has been particularly attractive. Several cities in the U.S. are evaluating gondolas to improve transit and connectivity, like was done with the existing Roosevelt Island Tram and Portland Tram.
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