Smart urban mobility- A BUZZWORD? OR IS IT REALLY COMING?
So-called smart mobility crops up in conversation time and again, but what does it mean and how can this approach revolutionise transport as we know it?
Cable Car from Doppelmayr for South korea
Ropeways are a special in the mobility sector because they are a both means of transport and an attraction. This is also evident in the new DOPPELMAYR gondola lift in South Korea. Here, the ride itself becomes an experience.
Why cable cars belong in the urban sphere
Transport is being reimagined. With concepts such as e-cars and car-free cities, a trend away from individual transport and towards more sustainable alternatives is emerging. One of these alternatives could be the cable car, as several points indicate that the cable car would bring great value added in urban mobility.
Infrastructure Projects in Kansas City
Various infrastructure projects are currently being discussed in Kansas City, including a light railway to the stadium and an urban cable car. Depending which representative you ask, a different project should take priority. One senior government official in Wyandotte County is especially passionate about the cable-drawn transport system.
Interview – “THE FEASIBILITY STUDY OFTEN COMES TOO EARLY”
In an interview with SI, cable car planner Stephan Salzmann describes the model process, from the idea of an urban cable car through to its implementation. Projects are often shut down prematurely, owing to a wrong approach.
Sustainibility – CABLE CARS HAVE MULTIPLE LIVES
After an average of 30 years, cable cars reach the end of their life, although some components such as cables have to be discarded considerably earlier. In some cases, legal requirements demand the removal of installations after just twenty years, so it is a good thing that cable cars have multiple lives.