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30
Aug

2013

Choquequirao may be linked with an aerial tramway in the near future. Image by Flickr user choquequirao10.

A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit:

Peru may soon see its first aerial tramway. A 5km system is proposed to be built in Choquequirao, the “twin sister” of Macchu Picchu. This ropeway system will traverse the deep canyon of the Apurimac River and will dramatically improved site access, from a reportedly 2 day hike to a 15 minute cable car ride.

The Wulong Cable Car, another scenic ropeway is set to open soon in China’s Wudang Mountain in Hubei province. The $32.68 million system is 3.6km long and can travel at a maximum speed of 6 m/s.

Plans for a cable car in Saipan — the largest island in the Northern Mariana Islands — appears to be making progress. The system will connect Sugar King Park to the top Mount Tapochau.

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02
Nov

2012

A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit:

A proposed cable car project system in Malaysia, which is part of an larger development plan called Santubong Beach City and Resort Centre, has spurred some controversy after the project proponents began clearing mangrove swamps as part of their initial site “investigations”.
The Indianapolis Zoo has nearly raised enough money build an aerial gondola. This ride will allow park visitors travel overhead a proposed orangutan exhibit.
Located 90km from the capital, Lima, the archaeological and tourist site of Choquequirao in Peru may soon see a cable car. The proposal appears to have support from the Culture Minister and a feasibility study is reported to be underway.

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