Posts Tagged: Google Earth

01
Sep

2011

Cable Propelled Transit in Google Earth

Thanks to Julia for finding this:

We know we’re making progress when a Cable Propelled Transit system makes its way into Google Earth 3D. Apparently the Roosevelt Island Tram can now be found in Google Earth by selecting to show all 3D Buildings.

Towers, stations, cables and cabins included:

Screen grab, Google Earth.

Screen grab, Google Earth.

Screen grab, Google Earth.

I love living in the future.

Now what are the chances we can get some other systems in there?



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