URBAN CABLEWAYS
Cableways and mountain railways are not only used in the winter sports industry. They’ve also become a practical means of transportation in cities, which is why we decided to launch SI Urban Magazine. Here we focus on the various topics that are relevant to the urban sector, which are sorted into the categories city, tourism and airport. Each of them will provide you with exciting news about technology, maintenance & service, security, surveillance, city and landscape planning and much more. Innovations, new types of projects and optimal solutions from all over the world should encourage reflection, help in finding ideas and reveal new opportunities.
Mexico: Cable car plans for the coming years
Sergio Astorga, a researcher at the University of Mexico City, forecasts the cable car plans for Mexico over the next six years in this guest contribution. The Central American country could soon surpass Bolivia, the current record holder for urban cable cars.
48.7 Million Euros for Trieste’s Cable Car Project
With financial support of 48.7 million euros from the National Recovery Plan, Trieste will receive a new cable car that aims to revolutionize urban mobility and boost tourism.
Cable Car as an Alternative to the Regional Tangent East?
The planned Regional Tangent East faces opposition in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The SPD party suggests a cable car as a solution—an idea with potential, but also one that raises questions.
Mexico City: Cable Car as a Remedy for Urban Development
The social and economic effects of cable cars in Mexico City are so significant and positive that they were a topic of discussion at both the OITAF World Cableway Congress and the Cable Car World trade fair. The transport system above the rooftops serves as a remedy for urban development.
First Cable Car for Paris: Câble C1 Set to Launch
The "Câble C1" cable car will connect the municipalities of Créteil and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges starting in 2025, offering a fast, sustainable, and accessible alternative to road traffic. According to Sortir à Paris, this project represents a significant step toward modern urban transport solutions.
Cablebús Line 3 in Mexico City is in operation.
With the inauguration of the ropeway project Cablebús Línea 3, Mexico City continues to lead the way in innovative urban mobility infrastructure. Once again DOPPELMAYR has been the city’s partner for building this modern gondola system.
PPP models from a legal perspective
Attorney Sandra Perišić, in cooperation with the law firm Karanovic & Partners, explained the legal implications of financing urban cable cars at the Cable Car World 2024 congress and trade fair in Essen. She used the example of the cable car in Kotor, Montenegro, for public-private partnership (PPP) models.
More capacities for urban cable car ropes
With the modernization of the plant in Trieste (Italy) and the expansion of its fullservice offerings, the cable manufacturer TEUFELBERGER-REDAELLI is responding to the growing demand for cable car ropes – including in urban areas. Large and heavy products can now also be found in the company’s portfolio.
Monte Tamaro: Cable car over highway
The crossing of traffic routes and the access to viewpoints is often required of urban cable cars. The construction of the new cable car on Monte Tamaro in Switzerland demonstrates how this can be achieved. The manufacturer BARTHOLET can derive insights from this for urban cable cars.
“Cable cars are the solution for our world”
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr (OBE) is the mayor of Freetown, the capital of the West African country Sierra Leone. The politician advocates for cable cars both in her city and worldwide as cochair of the global climate alliance C40 Cities. In an interview with SI, she discusses concrete plans and projects.
Brest: How the first urban cable car revitalises an entire city
The cable car in Brest (France) crosses the river Penfeld and connects Capucins with the Jean Moulin station in the city centre. Brest has thus created a direct connection across the river, which increases the attractiveness of the city.
Saint-Gervais: Cable cars & inclined elevator
The French commune of Saint-Gervais consists of several districts located at different elevations. To reduce car traffic and strengthen public transportation, the town has introduced two cable cars and an inclined elevator from POMA. A concept with global significance.