“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.
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.
E-Pilot: Operating aid for cable cars
The Valléen cable car in Saint-Gervais set an example: the future of urban cable cars lies in digital operating and monitoring aid. The French manufacturer POMA has developed the E-Pilot for this purpose.
TRM & PNP: A North American case study
The Sugarloaf ski resort in the state of Maine, USA, is committed to the values of longevity, vitality, and sustainability. Key components are the snowmaking pipelines from the Austrian manufacturer TIROLER ROHRE (TRM) and US-supplier PNP. Short: A best practice project.
PistenBully Select: always an alternative
A lot has changed in skiing – climate, costs, sustainability: This time is full of special challenges and does not stop at the ski resorts. In some cases, it is simply not possible to invest in a new PistenBully. The PistenBully Select can be an unbeatable alternative in such cases!
New president for French ski resorts
Anne Marty from the Pyrenees is elected President of Domaines Skiables de France (DSF). She is the first woman and representing the Pyrenees to be elected President of DSF. What is her agenda?