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Dec 06, 2011
Personal Rapid Transit

One of the Best Analyses of PRT You’ll Ever See

We here at The Gondola Project tend to be a pretty open-minded group of individuals with our readership generally following suit. We’re not, however, slaves to fads or trends. When we look at new ideas, innovations and technologies, we try our very best to be objective and analytical about them (but appreciate and love the...

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Feb 09, 2011
Personal Rapid Transit

The (Il)logic Behind PRT

Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) is a technology that’s been dreamed about in transit circles for roughly the last 60 years with little to no progress. For those unfamiliar, the concept of PRT is based around the following 4 principals: Small, automated vehicles with seating for 2 – 8 people. Vehicles available on demand at stations...

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Sep 22, 2010
Personal Rapid Transit

Pod Cars Start To Gain Traction

Yesterday, the New York Times ran a piece titled Pod Cars Start to Gain Traction in Some Cities. The author, Jim Witkin posits this basic question: Is PRT finally ready for prime time? The article is scant on details but suggests that London Heathrow’s PRT pilot system is evidence that the technology is ready to...

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Jul 20, 2010
Personal Rapid Transit, Thoughts

Lowered Expectations

If you’re expecting to see urban gondolas and cable propelled transit systems zipping through you city any time soon, I’m here to tell you something: You’re wrong. Sorry to disappoint you. Sure, with the right political will and visionary planners, there will be successes here and there, but things won’t change overnight. Things just don’t...

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