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09
Apr

2015

Photo of the Week: Linea Amarilla (Mi Teleferico)

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At 3.9km in length, Línea Amarilla (Yellow Line) is the longest urban cable car line on La Paz-El Alto’s gondola network (Mi Teleférico). This four station system has a capacity of 3,000 pphpd and is integrated with Línea Verde (Green Line).

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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19
Dec

2014

Weekly Roundup: Cable Car to Kuelap; Arthurs Seat Gondola Approval; Helicopters and Cable; Zipline Santa

Kuelap ruins in Peru. Image via Wiki Commons.

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

Machu Picchu II (Peru)
Earlier this year, Peru announced plans to build a cable car to the Kuelap ruins, a mountain fortress built by the “Cloud People” around 500AD. Located in the northern part of the country, the site has remained largely inaccessible to travellers. Anticipation for the cable car system, which is slated to open in 2016, was piqued once again with reports that Peru hopes to turn Kuelap into a “second Machu Picchu.”

Arthurs Seat Approval (Australia)
A tribunal in Victoria has finally green-lit the gondola project at Arthurs Seat, southwest of Melbourne. The new cable car system will replace the accident-plagued chairlift that once served the popular hiking and tourist destination — after a number of shut downs, the chairlift system was completely removed in 2013. The $18 million project is expected to attract some 159,000 riders per year.

Cable via Helicopter (Bolivia)
We’ve been following the construction and launch of the cable car transit system in La Paz, Bolivia, for some time now. But here’s a whole new angle to the story of how part of it was built: an interview with a member of the helicopter crew that hung all 4,000 metres of cable. (No word on whether they blasted “Ride of the Valkyries” while they were flying around with all that cable.)

Holiday Spirit (Brazil)
Tis the season… or something. Here are a few photos of Santa Claus zip-lining alongside the Sugarloaf cable car in Rio.

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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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17
Oct

2014

Weekly Roundup: Tender for Urban Cable Car in Brest (Téléphérique) Released.

Urban Cable Car (Téléphérique) in Brest. Image from Capucins Brest.

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

Five groups have responded to the Téléphérique de Brest (Urban Gondola) tender. The proposed budget is reportedly €18 million and the system is scheduled for completion by 2016.

The tiny pacific island of American Samoa once had a cable car, that is until a military plane severed the line during an exhibition. While the system has been out of commission since the 1980s, the governor is now looking to rebuild the cable car.

Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that the Red Line (Linea Roja) in La Paz is monitored by a total of 77 cameras?

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19
Sep

2014

Weekly Roundup: Urban Cable Cars Open in La Paz and Algiers; Proposals in Sydney, New York and Quito

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

September 15, 2014 marked the opening day for La Paz’s longest urban cable car system, the Yellow Line (La Línea Amarilla). Celebrations were held and passengers packed the system. In fact, in just 2 days of service, the line has already transported 76,800 riders!

A large-scale urban gondola proposal has emerged from New York City. Dubbed the East River Skyway, the 3 phase project is hoping to connect various waterfront properties throughout the city and improve cross river transit options.

Sydney’s Business Chamber has proposed a cable car which seeks to improve connectivity within its harbour. The system is envisioned to link Barangaroo and Pyrmont.

The Aérotram CPT project in Toulouse, France was reportedly cancelled just a few weeks ago. However, reports indicate that not only is the project alive, an extension of the system was proposed which could see it connect to a new stop at Basso-Cambo (terminal station of Metro Line A). This alignment will provide a rapid east-west link between Line A and Line B.
After some delays, the Oued Koriche – Bouzaréah téléphérique (cable car) in Algiers, Algeria has finally opened this week. System statistics: 2.9km; $2.5 billion dinars ($30.9 million USD); 12 minute travel time; 3 stations; 58 cabins (up to 15 passengers per cabin); capacity of 2400 pphpd. Operations: 6am-7pm. Video: click here. Photos: click here.

Hoping to mimic the successes of Medellin, Ecuador’s capital, Quito, is now embarking on a study to determine the feasibility of implementing cable cars in its own communities. A CPT system may improve transportation options and reduce travel times for up to 109,800 residents.

While a Hello Kitty themed cable car experience has increased ridership on Taipei, Taiwan’s Maokong Gondola, it wasn’t enough to keep it out of the red. The system stands to lose NT$79 million (US$2.62 million) this year and next.

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Posts Tagged: la paz

Photo of the Week: Linea Amarilla (Mi Teleferico)

Weekly Roundup: Cable Car to Kuelap; Arthurs Seat Gondola Approval; Helicopters and Cable; Zipline Santa

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: Tender for Urban Cable Car in Brest (Téléphérique) Released.

Weekly Roundup: Urban Cable Cars Open in La Paz and Algiers; Proposals in Sydney, New York and Quito

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