From open-pit mine to a large lake and three cable cars?
An ambitious project: The Hambach open-pit mine in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) is set to be transformed into a vibrant landscape. Visualizations show what the new recreational areas could look like. Up to three cable cars are being discussed.
Morelia plans urban cable car
Morelia, the capital of the Mexican state of Michoacán, is planning an urban cable car that will transport 22,000 people daily. The concept also takes into account the historical monuments, as the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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.