A quick look at some of the things that happened this week in the world of cable cars, urban gondolas, and cable propelled transit: Bolivian President Evo Morales officially signs paperwork to build the world’s largest cable transit network. To be completed by 2014, the network of 3 lines will span 10.7 km and have...
Metrocable de Medellin, Estación San Javier in Medellin Thanks to Nick for sending along this link! The original, by Hermán David Muñoz can be viewed here.
A great documentary report from Deutsche Welle on the Medellin Metrocable. Not only does it focus on the time-savings of the system, but also how Medellin’s system qualifies for carbon-trading schemes to offset O&M costs. Thanks to Günther Ecker for passing along this link!
Colombia Reports is reporting that Medellin’s Metrocable Linea K has been suspended due to damage from gunfire. It seems that recent economic troubles in Colombia coupled with increasing tensions between the La Agonia and La Divisa gangs exploded on Tuesday in a hail of bullets. The neighborhood of Santo Domingo (where Linea K exists) was...