Antofagasta Teleferico Proposal. Image from Gob.cl.
A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of urban gondolas, cable cars and cable propelled transit:
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Chilean president Michelle Bachelet recently announced the country’s ambitious Public Transit Infrastructure Investment Plan (Plan de Inversiones en Infraestructura del Transporte Público). Fourteen major transportation measures were reported, including the implementation of cable cars in Valparaiso, Antofagasta and Iquique. The total investment for these projects is a massive US$4.2 billion. A summary of the entire plan can be viewed here.
- Antofagasta announced its enormous US$173 million cable car proposal. Based on current figures it will be 12.9km in length and with a capacity of 3,000 pphpd. The city hopes to finish its phase 2 studies by April 2015 and have the system up and running by 2017-2018.
- The German city of Marburg is reportedly considering the implementation of a Cable Propelled Transit (CPT) system that would link commuters from downtown to several university institutions. This urban cable car is estimated to cost €35-50 million and would transport 20,000 people per day. Some residents have voiced concerns over privacy and disruption of the cityscape, while students welcome the opportunity for a faster and more pleasant commute.
- The Constantine Téléphérique (Cable Car) in Algeria will undergo maintenance for the next 2 weeks as crews inspect the system’s main towers and ropes.
- Bursa, one of the largest cities in Turkey, appears to be studying the implementation of an urban cable system. They hope that a CPT line will improve urban traffic and enhance connectivity to the city centre.
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