A huge system of rip-offs was recently exposed in the Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation. This sophisticated and carefully organized scam sold cheaper, fake tickets to the public for the Gulmarg Gondola, one of Asia’s most scenic cable cars. The tickets looked so genuine that, according to the news story, management believes the scam...
If you’ve ever been to Venice, you know that it is always busy and getting around is never easy. There are no roads, just canals and walkways between buildings which can suddenly shrink by 80%, courtesy of the unique and quaint if frustrating urban planning. If you’re in a hurry, learn to say ‘Permesso’ while...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of urban gondolas, cable cars and cable propelled transit: Study Complete in San Diego (San Diego, California) The study for a 2-mile (3.2km) urban gondola from San Diego Bay to Balboa Park is now complete. Estimates predict costs of...
Photographer: Photo by Flickr user ★Kumiko★ About: Japan’s Katsuragiyama Ropeway, a 1.8km sightseeing gondola, opened in 1992. Traveling at a maximum height difference of 411m, the system is located in the Shizuoka Prefecture. So it provides magnificent views of Mount Fuji before taking passengers to the summit of Katsuragi. Every Thursday, the Gondola Project team...
This may sound obvious but a major benefit of planning cable car infrastructure for cities is you can see where you are building. Such cannot be said for subways and, especially in historical cities like Rome, it is a major problem for urban planners and commuters. In 2014, the first section of Rome’s Line C...
Exciting news for urban gondola enthusiasts as POMA has been chosen to implement five new urban ropeways. All of these systems will open between late 2015 to mid 2016. Medellin (Colombia): Home already to some of the world’s most successful urban cable cars, this award winning city is now adding two more gondolas to its...
BACKGROUND Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is a vibrant city built on seven hills along the Tagus River. Known for its café culture, spunky yellow trams and rich naval history, the city has become a trending destination for tourists. Given the variety of attractions and sites, visitors typically spend most of their time exploring the main sites...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of urban gondolas, cable cars and cable propelled transit: Designs for White Line (Línea Blanca) Unveiled (La Paz, Bolivia) The 5-station White Line is planned to connect the south and north of La Paz. Not only will the project...
Photographer: Photo by Ross Edgar. About: The Nevis Range Gondola, coined as Britain’s only mountain cable car, brings visitors on an unforgettable aerial journey on Aonach Mor. Once onboard, passengers have fantastic views of Loch Linhe, Fort William and Ben Nevis. Every Thursday, the Gondola Project team will select stunning captures of CPT lines. We hope this...
— This is the second post of a two part series on the Teleférico de Gaia in Porto. Click here for part 1. — DESIGN Due to the vast array of architecture from different eras (and attitudes) in Porto, the most interesting part of the Teleférico de Gaia is how its designers have expertly weaved...