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07
Nov

2014

Weekly Roundup: Brest Téléphérique (Cable Car) to Start Construction in February 2015

Brest Téléphérique. Image from www.capucinsbrest.com.

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

The Brest Téléphérique is scheduled to begin construction in February 2015 with a completion date in June/July 2016. Once operational, the system is forecasted to transport 675,000 people each year over a 460m stretch. The system manufacturer will be chosen next Friday (November 14).

Reports announce that the signing of a cable car in Oruro, Bolivian will occur next week. The system is planned to connect to four major destinations including the Cerro Santa Barbara, Santuario del Socavón, Corazón de Jesús and San Jose barrio.

Due to high ridership numbers, reports appear to indicate that the cable car systems in La Paz/El Alto, Bolivia has generated BOB $14 million (US $2 million) in profits so far.

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01
Nov

2014

Weekly Roundup: $100 million Cable Car Proposed for Gold Coast Hinterland

Gold Coast Skyride. Image from Gold Coast Bulletin.

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

A cable car proposal, called the Gold Coast Skyride, has surfaced for the Gold Coast Hinterland in Queensland, Australia. According to the reports online, the ropeway will be a 9km, $100 million project which travels from Neranwood to Spinbrook. Project proponents hope to have more success this time around as a previous proposal in 1998 was unsuccessful.

The cable car systems in La Paz-El Alto have made it their goal to generate 25% of their revenues from advertising and renting out storefront. There are currently 35-40 companies who are interested in operating and renting space from the various cable car stations. New services that may be included are coffee shops, gift stores, jewelry and much more.

Tender results for the Brest Cable Car (Téléphérique) is set to be announced next month.

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30
Oct

2014

Cable Car Photo of the Week: Linea Verde (Line Green) Meets Linea Amarilla (Line Yellow) in La Paz

Linea Verde meets Linea Amarilla in La Paz, Bolivia. Image by Photobucket ZPLAQ.

Linea Verde meets Linea Amarilla in La Paz, Bolivia. Image by Photobucket user ZPLAQ.

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Every Thursday, the Gondola Project team will select stunning captures of CPT lines. We hope this will continue to bring more attention to the technology and provide visually impactful examples of cable car systems worldwide. If you’d like to submit or nominate a picture for our “Photo of the Week”, we’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below or send us an email at gondola@creativeurbanprojects.com.

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18
Jul

2014

Weekly Roundup: 1 Million Users Transported on Linea Roja (La Paz)

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

In the span of approximately one month since the inauguration of Linea Roja, La Paz’s first urban gondola has transported 1,000,000 passengers, or roughly 36,000 riders per day. If these statistics are accurate, Linea Roja may be one of the world’s busiest urban cable cars.

Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan and city of 1.4 million, will soon see the construction of a new cable car to Kok-Tobe. Kok-Tobe is the highest point in the city and is a popular attraction — it has several amusement rides and even a Beatles monument! Today, the existing cable car is too slow and wait times are too high. French cable car manufacturer POMA has signed a MOU with local officials and work is expected to start in September.

Latest news reports from Squamish indicate that ridership on the Sea to Sky Gondola is higher than expected. Two months since it opened, 70,000 passengers have already ridden the cable car. The system is so popular that overflow parking at other nearby sites had to be used. Talks of connecting the gondola to Squamish’s bus network and a bike trail are also underway.

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11
Jul

2014

Weekly Roundup: Cable Cars Galore, More Systems Planned for La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz, Bolivia. Image by Flickr user Matthew Straubmuller.

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

News report appear to indicate that more cable car lines are in the planning stages for La Paz, Bolivia. The delivery of a new master plan to the country’s president, Evo Morales, was announced this week where additional urban gondolas lines are expected to improve connectivity in other parts of La Paz and El Alto.

After the cables were placed on La Paz’s Línea Amarilla (Yellow Line) last week, helicopters also began installing the cables on Línea Verde (Green Line). More than 120 cable car experts from around the world are working towards a deadline of September.

If the Grand Canyon Escalade proposal is given the green light, the site may one day see the implementation of a gondola, restaurants, hotels and shops. The Grand Canyon today already attracts 5 million visitors. The proposed 10 minute cable car would provide tourists with enhanced and easier access to the Canyon’s floor.

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13
Jun

2014

Weekly Roundup: More Urban Cable Cars Planned for La Paz and El Alto

Linea Roja. Image from Photobucket.

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

According to some new sources, there are plans for even more urban cable cars in La Paz and El Alto. If these ambitious plans are carried through, virtually all neighbourhoods in the city will be connected by CPT.

A lighting strike has damaged the motor assembly and power generator on the Alaverdi Cable Car in Armenia. The system is apparently the only commuter cable car in the country. It was built to efficiently transport copper mine workers from one side of the town to the other.

Georgia Straight profiles the Teleferico do Alemao in Rio de Janeiro and examines the massive transformations that are happening in the favela community ahead of the World Cup.

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02
May

2014

Weekly Roundup: Urban Cable Car Announced in Mexico City’s Magdalena Contreras Borough

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

Officials in Magdalena Contreras, one of Mexico City’s boroughs, announced that the city may soon see the country’s first urban cable car. The system, similar to the ones seen in other South American cities, will be built to serve hillside communities.

Despite being opened for less than 1 month, the Red Line in La Paz-El Alto’s new cable car has already attracted 200,000 riders during its free trial run. The pre-commercial phase of the cable car will last until Sunday before commencing full operations next week.

The Portland Aerial Tram starts its Summer Sundays program on May 18 where kids accompanied with parents get to ride for free! Tram tours and other fun activities will also be available starting at 1pm.

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Posts Tagged: el alto

Weekly Roundup: Brest Téléphérique (Cable Car) to Start Construction in February 2015

Weekly Roundup: $100 million Cable Car Proposed for Gold Coast Hinterland

Cable Car Photo of the Week: Linea Verde (Line Green) Meets Linea Amarilla (Line Yellow) in La Paz

Weekly Roundup: 1 Million Users Transported on Linea Roja (La Paz)

Weekly Roundup: Cable Cars Galore, More Systems Planned for La Paz, Bolivia

Weekly Roundup: More Urban Cable Cars Planned for La Paz and El Alto

Weekly Roundup: Urban Cable Car Announced in Mexico City’s Magdalena Contreras Borough

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