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Cable cars and cableways function as an efficient means of transport in an urban setting. Find out more on our blog!
Heros in Les Arcs: How a summer concept can look
Destination Les Arcs in the French Alps has worked out a successful summer strategy, which it has used since 2016, switching to a new way of thinking and making brave and difficult decisions - just like heroes do.
ropeway to the University of Haifa
In Haifa, 20,000 students and commuters can now use a Doppelmayr ropeway to get to the University. It runs from HaMiFratz central railroad and bus terminal to the Technion, Israel’s biggest research center, and on to the University of Haifa campus.
Rüdersheim cable car is rebuilt
Barrier-free, comfortable and hospitable: The reconstruction of the valley station of the Rüdesheim cable car is progressing. The start of operations is planned for the second half of May.
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.
Cowork action in the Alpine region – new study shows high potential
Coworkation, the combination of vacation and work, is becoming increasingly popular and offers solutions to counteract vacancies in rural areas.
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.
Lukas Praxmarer – “THE POLITICAL WILL MUST BE THERE”
How does a feasibility study work for urban cable cars? Based on the example of the Austrian city of Innsbruck, BERNARD group Managing Director and Transport Engineer Lukas Praxmarer demonstrates what matters – and why he also looks at where cable cars are not viable.
35% fewer machine hours
Whether at winter sports events or in everyday work: the digital technologies from PRINOTH ensure exceptionally resource-saving and cost-effective preparation.
WHAT IS MISSING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF URBAN CABLE CARS IN EUROPE?
Many transport experts regard the system of urban cable cars as the solution to the growing transport problem. With rapid availability, a small structural footprint and an environmentally friendly drive, the system offers everything that is required of transport systems today. Yet, despite all these advantages, the concept of the cable car is having difficulty winning people over from familiar, tried and tested systems such as bus and rail, especially in Europe. What would it take to establish the cable car as a transport system?
Smart urban mobility- A BUZZWORD? OR IS IT REALLY COMING?
So-called smart mobility crops up in conversation time and again, but what does it mean and how can this approach revolutionise transport as we know it?