North America

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BRECKCONNECT

The BreckConnect is a 2.3km (1.4mi) cable car which links the Town of Breckenridge to the Breckenridge Ski Resort. The opening of this system in 2006 meant that bus traffic between the two main activity nodes were significantly reduced. This was particularly important since the alpine resort is one of the most popular in America with over 1.5...

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MEXICABLE

With a population of 21.2 million people, Mexico City is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world and one of the world’s largest metropolitan areas. Similar to many megalopolis’, the city faces incredible challenges when it comes to congestion. In fact, the Mexican Capital has been ranked as the world’s most congested city where residents spend an...

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PORTLAND AERIAL TRAM

The Portland Aerial Tram is one of the best-designed CPT systems in the world. Its shiny, metallic, pill-shaped cabins float gracefully across the Rose City skyline, transporting medical staff, patients and sightseers from the South Waterfront district to the Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) atop Marquam Hill. The 1km aerial journey takes less than...

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ROOSEVELT ISLAND TRAMWAY

The Roosevelt Island Tram is considered America’s first CPT system and a true pioneer in the field of urban cable car transport. The Tram was necessitated by the development of Roosevelt Island when many residents started moving onto the island’s new housing projects in the 1970s. The Tram was built by Von Roll (a now...

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SPOKANE FALLS SKYRIDE

The Spokane Falls Skyride is more than your classic “just-for-fun” sightseeing aerial cable car. Thoroughly integrated into the urban fabric, this gondola is an interesting case study for city builders. The system solves a multitude of urban obstacles: a municipal road, a city parking lot, parkland and the historic Monroe Street bridge that spans the...

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TELLURIDE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE GONDOLA

The Telluride & Mountain Village Gondola is one of the few public transit cable cars in North America. It directly connects the Colorado mountain towns of Telluride and Mountain Village. This $16 million gondola was built to reduce traffic between the two areas and the consequent pollution, plus enable skiers access without use of cars or...

South America

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BONDINHO APARECIDA (APARECIDA CABLE CAR)

Aparecida is a quaint city in Brazil located approximately halfway between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The city is a center of religious tourism that sees 11 million tourists who flock to the city on an annual basis to experience the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida – the largest Marian shrine in...

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CARACAS METROCABLE

The Caracas Metrocable, a 5-station urban cable car in the capital of Venezuela, was inspired in part by the Medellin Metrocable in neighbouring Colombia. A triumph of engineering, it is the first known CPT to incorporate two 90-degree turns. However that is only part of Metrocable’s success. First, the Metrocable provides residents of in Barrio...

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MÍO CABLE

With 2.3 million residents, Cali is the third most populous city in Colombia. Coincidentally, in September 2015 it became the third Colombian city to implement a Cable Propelled Transit line (after Medellin and Manizales). This 2.0km transit system, named MÍO Cable (English: My Cable), is fully integrated with the city’s public transportation network and directly...

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TELEFÉRICO DA PROVIDÊNCIA (PROVIDENCIA CABLE CAR)

Morro de Providência is a favela located just north of downtown Rio de Janeiro. This community is regarded as the city’s first favela (informal settlement) with beginnings that date back to 1897. Soldiers returning from the Canudos War decided to inhabit the area after the promise of homes by the government was left unfulfilled. As the community...

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TELEFÉRICO DO COMPLEXO DO ALEMÃO

Opened in the summer of 2011, the six station Teleferico do Alemáo in Rio de Janeiro runs through the Complexo do Alemão, connecting residents to the city’s rail network. The system was constructed as part of the Brazilian infrastructure development plan known as the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC, in Portuguese) In total the line measures...

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TELEFÉRICO METROPOLITANO (SANTIAGO CABLE CAR)

Parque Metropolitano – located in the Chilean capital of Santiago – is the fourth largest urban park in the world encompassing over 700 acres of land. Attractions, such as the Japanese botanical gardens and the National Zoo provide opportunities for leisurely fun and relaxation. Adding to the park’s appeal is the Teleférico Metropolitano, a cable car system providing...

Europe

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BREST CABLE CAR

France’s first Cable Propelled Transit (CPT) system, the Brest Cable Car has finally opened for passenger service this past Saturday (November 19, 2016). The 460m long CPT line crosses the coastal river of Penfeld at heights of up to 70m and connects the City Center to the Capucins neigbhourhood (former military/industrial site currently being revitalized). For city...

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EXPO ALT GONDOLA (TELECABINA ARAMÓN ZARAGOZA 2008)

Zaragoza is a historical city in Spain that dates back to Roman times. Located at the center of the Ebro Valley, Zaragoza’s historical influence from a variety of cultures helped differentiate itself from its more well-known neighbours, Madrid and Barcelona. Zaragoza is a highly prosperous city, which is demonstrated by its wide boulevards, and high-end shopping and...

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NIZHNY NOVGOROD CABLE CAR

Say hello to the only known urban transit gondola in Russia and goodbye to Nizhny Novgorod’s commuting woes. This monocable detachable gondola crosses Europe’s longest river – the Volga – and connects the city of Nizhny Novgorod to the town of Bor. This aerial transport system saves travellers to these areas from using the congested...

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POLINKA

Wrocław, pronounced ‘Vrots-waff’, is the capital of Lower Silesia, located in the southwest corner of Poland. Wrocław’s unique location has resulted in a fascinating history where the city was caught up in several conflicts such as the Napoleonic Wars, when the city became the center of German liberation; and World War II, when the city,...

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TELEFÈRIC DE MONTJUÏC (MONTJUÏC CABLE CAR)

The Catalonian capital of Barcelona, Spain is one of the major cultural and economic hubs in Europe. The bustling metropolis is replete with historical sights and landmarks keeping tourists busy for days. One of the most famous locations belongs to the Montjuïc – a wide, shallow hill providing a panoramic vista of the city and...

Asia

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BAIYUN CABLE CAR (白云索道)

The Baiyun Cable Car (白云索道) is a 1.6km MDG system located in the bustling southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou. This recreational line connects to Baiyun (White Cloud) Mountain, a large park and popular sightseeing spot 15km north of the CBD. Construction on the system began in 1984 and it opened to the public in 1986. Their website says this...

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BURSA TELEFERIK (BURSA GONDOLA)

Uludağ is a highly regarded mountain and recreational resort situated at the highest peak of the western Anatolia region in Turkey. The resort is a year-round attraction that offers skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. Access to the popular vacation destination has been served by an aerial tram that has connected the ski resort...

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MAOKONG GONDOLA

The Maokong Gondola is Taipei, Taiwan’s 4.0km cable car system, transporting riders to Maokong, a mountainous tourist area on the city’s southern tip. With 6 stations en route (4 passenger and 2 angle stations), passengers can stop to visit the zoo, a beautiful temple and tea plantation. Prior to the construction of the cable car, roads leading to...

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MOUNT FABER LINE (SINGAPORE CABLE CAR)

The Singapore Cable Car is a highly cherished and innovative attraction in the Lion City. Envisioned in 1968 as part of the city’s bold master plan for tourism, the system officially in opened to passengers in 1974. The 1.75km long urban gondola transports riders from Mount Faber to Sentosa Island via an intermediate station at...

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YENIMAHALLE TELEFERIK (ANKARA GONDOLA)

The Turkish capital of Ankara demonstrates effectively how cable propelled transit (CPT) can efficiently complement an already existent public transit network. The MDG 10-passenger gondola lift from Leitner ropeways connects the hillside towns of Sentepe and Yenimahalle with Ankara’s metro system. Installed in 2014, the cable car system was extended in 2015 making it the longest urban gondola on the Eurasian...

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YEOSU CABLE CAR (여수해상케이블카)

Yeosu is a charming maritime city (pop: 300,000) on the southern coastline of South Korea. Roughly translated from Korean as “good water”, Yeosu is surrounded by 317 islands and is famous for its coastal beauty. Since hosting the 2012 World Expo, it has become a growing tourist destination. To enhance the city’s appeal, the Yeosu Cable Car was built...

Oceania

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CHRISTCHURCH GONDOLA

The Christchurch Gondola is a point-of-interest system in Christchurch, New Zealand. The base station is located in Heathcote Valley, and the system travels up the side of Mount Cavendish in the Port Hills. The monocable detachable gondola is considered one of the top tourist attractions in Christchurch, swiftly carrying passengers to the summit at 1,460...

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SKYRAIL RAINFOREST CABLEWAY

Australia, on the other hand, has been a leader in the protection and preservation of these forests. The Wet Tropics of Queensland located in northeast Australia is a World Heritage Site covering over 900,000 hectares and is internationally recognized as one of the world’s pristine tropical rainforests. A popular excursion that allows tourists to experience this...

Africa

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CONSTANTINE CABLE CAR (TÉLÉCABINE DE CONSTANTINE)

The mountainous terrain of Algeria poses a unique challenge for urban planners and developers. To solve this problem, several Cable Propelled Transit (CPT) systems have been built in Algerian cities throughout the country. These include ropeway systems in Algiers, Skikda, Tlemcen and Constantine. The installation of these gondola networks has been crucial to improving traffic flow and mitigating...