A look at how the Likoni Cable Car may one day transform the stressful and chaotic 10 minute ferry ride to a convenient and comfortable 3 minute aerial commute. —
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of urban gondolas, cable cars and cable propelled transit: Yenimahalle – Şentepe Teleferik (Ankara, Turkey) We received news last year that Ankara’s urban cable car had begun operations in March 2014. But reports this week suggest that the 3.2km system...
Photographer: Photo by Flickr user Photos_by_Angela. About: Since opening in 1985, the Skyline Rotorua Gondola has been a key tourist attraction in the city of Rotorua, New Zealand. Once atop Mt. Ngongotaha, visitors can enjoy a long list of exciting activities, from hiking and mountain biking to luge rides, zip-lining and even wine tasting. Sign...
Fatzer’s PERFORMA-DT, a high performance stranded cable, was recognized as an Honourable Mention for design excellence in product design during this year’s Red Dot awards. The jury members reviewed and assessed nearly 5,000 entries from 56 countries. The PERFORMA-DT is specially designed with plastic profiles which smooths the surface of a cable, thereby greatly reducing noise...
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of urban gondolas, cable cars and cable propelled transit: Wuppertal Cable Car (Germany) Studies for an urban gondola in Wuppertal have come back positive. Next, plans for this USD $56 million (EUR 50 million), 2.8km, 3S cable car with a...
Photographer: Photo by Flickr user Alcaldía de Medellín. About: It’s hard believe that Medellin, Colombia’s Metrocable Linea K is already over 10 years old. The instant success of this gondola system has arguably been the catalyst and inspiration for almost all of South America’s other urban cable cars. The ways it has improved and touched...
LEITNER Ropeways has teamed up with Pininfarina, designers of the Ferrari and Maserati to create the Symphony 3S cabin. This new gondola carrier offers unparalleled comfort and experience for passengers in both urban and mountain environments. Innovative designs such as sophisticated interior illumination, new climate control systems, and wide-glass panoramic windows are just a handful of the many features...
With the opening of the Green Line in La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia last December, it officially marked the completion of phase 1 in the city’s aerial transport revolution. The three urban cable cars, Red Line, Yellow Line and Green Line have surpassed all expectations. To find out more about the project click here.
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of urban gondolas, cable cars and cable propelled transit: Likoni Cable Car (Mombasa, Kenya) Plans for an aerial cable system crossing Killindini Harbour from Likoni to Mombasa ‘surfaced’ this week. With its transport capacity of 5,500 pphpd, the cable car is...
Photographer: Photo by Flickr user Kzaral. About: Built in 1929, the Yoshino Ropeway is believed to be Japan’s oldest surviving cable system. Connecting to Mount Yoshino, it functions as an aerial transport link for sightseers as well as nearby residents. The system is only 349m in length and each cabin holds 28 passengers. In 2013,...