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Comparative study confirms advantages of the “Third dimension”

Cities, SI Urban 1/2021|

In the overall ecological impact of various modes of transport, the cable car is revealed – relatively – as the most environmentally friendly mobility solution. In line with standards ISO 14040/44 and together with distinguished sustainability experts from denkstatt GmbH, Professor Jörg Niemann from HS Düsseldorf evaluated the ecological impact of the minibus, large bus and cable car as well as a fictitious tram, on the basis of the “Línea Roja” in La Paz (Bolivia). The results of the study have now been audited by three independent institutions.

Barrier-free: Urban cable cars for all

Cities, SI Urban 1/2021, Tourism|

Worldwide, there are more than a billion people with disabilities. That is over 15 percent of the entire global population – a figure that will continue to rise along with demographic change. Barrier-free transport is therefore all the more important. (Urban) cable cars can play a part here, if certain issues are considered. SI Urban discussed this with Frank Lackner, board member of the international initiative for the interests of wheelchair users, INTERROLLI.

Inauen-Schätti supplies self-service cable cars where space is limited

SI Urban 1/2021, Tourism|

Experienced Swiss cable car manufacturer INAUEN-SCHÄTTI specialises in the development and installation of complex two-cable aerial tramways. The extremely compact cable car system allows access to difficult sites, such as residential areas, wide valleys or rock faces, and thus opens up urban spaces, viewpoints, beaches and more – even with self-service if desired.

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