I don’t know how (or why) this happens (take Rio, for example), but somehow the Metrocable in Manizales, Colombia has completely slipped under the collective radar of the english-speaking world – for the last 2 years! From the little we currently understand, the Manizales Metrocable opened in 2009, system carries 1,400 pphpd, has three total...
The practice of insisting upon a singular public transit technology to the exclusion of all others with no strong justifiable reason. An unwillingness to admit to the weaknesses and failings of an idolized public transit technology. A rejection of multi-modality in public transportation. A preference for uni-modal models of public transportation when applied solely to...
(Voluntary Disclosure: Last week I was retained by Translink – at their behest – to meet with stakeholders in Vancouver associated with the Burnaby Mountain Gondola proposal; tour the proposed route of the gondola; and give a presentation to select staff of Translink and CH2M Hill on best practices in Cable Propelled Transit systems. The...
Starting next week, I will be taking a summer hiatus from The Gondola Project for one month. That doesn’t mean, however, that the site will be out of commission. Daily posts will continue and you can expect to see the following: Pre-written and scheduled posts by me, Steven Dale. Weekly Roundups and Sunday Stats will...
A quick look at some of the things that make Parking in your city work (or not): Most expensive parking spot in Toronto: $100,000 Most expensive city to park: London Cost of Ferrari 458 Italia: $320,000 USD Cost of parking spot near Harrods in London: $320,000 USD Cost of parking per hour: $7 Time...
A few highlights from around the world of Urban Gondolas and Cable Propelled Transit: A new exhibit in London displays more details about the London Thames Cable Car. Meanwhile work begins on the London Thames Cable Car despite no assurances it will be ready in time for next year’s Olympics. Inhabitat profiles the Caracas Metrocable....
After a constant series of delays, the Complexo do Alemao Teleferico in Rio de Janeiro finally opens. The BBC has a video report about the opening which you can view here.
Light Rail only exists in cities as a form of public transit. Subways and metros only exist in cites as a form of public transit. BRT only exists in cites as a form of public transit. Cable Propelled Transit and Urban Gondolas only exist in . . . oh, wait a minute. As it currently...
The Globe and Mail has an excellent, informative and highly entertaining piece today about what former manager David Gunn thinks about the myriad of mistakes and foolish decisions the Toronto Transit Commission is currently making. As a native Torontonian and constant user of the system, a lot of what he has to say makes perfect...
What makes an ideal city for Urban Gondola implementation? We most probably think about topographical challenges first and foremost. For example, St. John’s, Newfoundland (pictured above) would be an ideal candidate due to it’s topography, unique harbour and its iconic Signal Hill. Similarly, cities like Hamilton, Ontario or Pittsburgh or Cincinnati could also be ideal....