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Cable cars as tourist attractions in cities: News and updates on SI Magazine.
Trieste: Cable car project moves ahead
In the Italian port city, an urban cable car is to help break up the flow of arrivals at the port.
New system for aerial tramways – EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF ENERGY FLOWS
Luzern University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed a new system for aerial tramways, which offers significant savings on energy costs.
Cable car connection from China to Russia
French cable car manufacturer POMA refers to its current project across the Amur river as “Transborder”. Between the cities of Heihe and Blagoveschensk, the company is constructing the first cross-border cable car between China and Russia.
Bonn – key steps for Venusberg
Plans for a cable car on Venusberg existed as early as in 1950 ́s; the idea has now been reborn as the result of a serious traffic problem.
The urban cable car as a public transport network for Antananarivo
With the exception of shared taxis, Antananarivo has no public transport network and the capital of Madagascar is therefore drowning in congestion. However, two cable cars from POMA will now herald a sustainable mobility revolution.
The Hemkund cable car project
The Indian project is taking on shape. Easing traffic and making the journey easier for locals and tourists is a must.
Aaregondel project now under review
At 193 percent, the crowdfunding for the feasibility study was more than satisfied and the Aaregondel interest group is accordingly optimistic. The private initiative hopes to gain a public cable car in the Swiss town of Solothurn.
Mombasa – Likoni cable car clears the next hurdle
An urban cable car in the Kenyan city of Mombasa has been mooted since 2013. In 2018 the project was approved, and the people responsible were able to secure important sites at the end of 2021. The start of construction is now planned for April 2022.
The benefit of cable cars for tourism
Not only are urban cable cars transport systems for everyday use; they also hold huge potential for tourism. This is demonstrated by selected examples around the world.
Poma is constructing a second Cable car line in Santo Domingo
There has been an urban cable car in the Dominican Republic since 2016; the “Teleferico” in Santo Domingo was constructed and is also being operated by French cable car manufacturer POMA. A second cable car line will now follow – with a major impact on the district of Los Alcarrizos.
Sustainability – Mobility in Transition
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated social change, with a significant effect on mobility.
Climate Crisis – What does the future of transport look like?
The majority of greenhouse gases are causedbycars.Actionisthereforeneeded, so that the 2040 climate target in Austria (climate neutrality, ed.) can be achieved. Mobility experts therefore anticipate many changes for the everyday life of the population, and not only in Austria.