The Bolivian city of La Paz provides a model as to how cable propelled transit can be incorporated successfully into an urban environment. The sprawling metro was subject to a highly inefficient transit system unable to handle growing user demand. Additionally, the chaotic traffic on the roads produced harmful noise and air pollution. Working together,...
The World Fair or Expo’ presents the opportunity for cities to develop and improve their national brand through their exhibitions. Cities see a large influx of tourists eager to see and learn about the country and what it has to offer. In 1992, the maritime city of Lisbon, Portugal was awarded to host the 1998...
London, England is home to a wide variety of world famous landmarks. Many destinations such as Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben clock tower are steeped with incredible historical significance. Other attractions, however, add their own modern flair and character to the city. This includes the popular Emirates Air Line cable car. In 2012, the Big Smoke was...
In June 2015 the island-nation of Singapore opened its second urban gondola, the Sentosa Line, just ahead of its 50th year anniversary celebrations. The original system, Singapore Cable Car, has now been rebranded as the Mount Faber Line. Collectively, the two systems are now part of the Singapore Sky Network, all of which were built by...