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- Proponents are hopeful a $10 million allocation for a half-acre site by the District of Columbia will be used for a gondola from Rosslyn to Georgetown. The property could be the eastern terminus of a gondola across the Potomac, as well as a charging station for electric cars or a Metro station.
- An Austrian gondola to the Italian border will be almost entirely solar powered. The lift will feature Leitner’s Diamond EVO cabins with panoramic glazing and leather seats. The system’s unique design will allow for a minimal base and the ability to generate solar power year-round.
- An idea for an aerial tram to Half Moon Bay, CA is prompting reflection on the contributions of aerial ropeway pioneer Andrew Hallidie. Hallidie’s great-great-grandson, Dr. Peter von Bleichert, is envisioning an aerial tram from Interstate 280 stretching 10 miles to Half Moon Bay to alleviate traffic and prompt economic development. The article’s author takes a historical look at Hallidie’s late 1800’s tramway which spanned from Portola Valley to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
- Two Armenian brothers are hoping to construct the first tramway in Kessab, Syria. Plans for the project have been underway since 2010, but were postponed due to the war, when initial construction was destroyed and equipment was stolen.
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