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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!
Doppelmayr: Creekside Gondola – High Speed to the mountain top
In September 2021 Whistler Blackcomb announced the replacement of the previous six-seater gondola with a new high-speed 10-passenger gondola from DOPPELMAYR. In addition to a higher transport capacity, the new gondola also brings a high level of comfort.
Politicians favour a cable car in Herne
As SI Urban has already reported, there are plans for an urban cable car connection in Herne (Germany). These now seem to be gaining momentum.
Heidelberg: Cable car on shopping centre roof?
Bismarckplatz, one of the hubs of Heidelberg's city centre (Germany), is getting a facelift. Visualisations include a cable car on the shopping centre roof, as reported by the newspaper rnz.
Study: Cable Car as neighborhood center
Urban quarters have a profound impact on the mobility of their residents. This is why connectivity to public transportation plays a vital role, as shown in a study by BPD (bouwfonds Immobilientwicklung) in collaboration with the University of applied science Darmstadt.
Industry Topic Boomerang Hiring
"New employees are hard to find. On the other hand, Boomerang Hiring involves former employees returning to their previous employer. Can this work?"
Robots relieve the staff
MONTANA achieved a significant milestone in the ski service industry with the development of automated robots.
Michael Söhngen: The Designer of the PistenBully
For over 50 years, KÄSSBOHRER has been developing vehicles, and for exactly 30 xears, Michael Söhngen has been determining how they look. The work is evolving, but the demand for aesthetics remains.
Contract for Uruapan goes to Doppelmayr
As SI Urban already reported, the state of Michoacán is planning an urban cable car modelled on Mexico City. Now the concrete details for the cable car line have been finalised.
Canada: First bubble six chairlift
Leitner-Poma will install its first ever bubble chairlift in Canada at Banff Sunshine. This is reported by the portal liftblog.com. The six place chairlift with heated seats will replace the aging Angel Express.
Colorado (USA): substantial investments
Riding the “snow-mentum” from a new statewide skier visit record of 14.8 million during the 2022-23 ski season, the member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA are gearing up for another fantastic season complete with brand-new terrain, new lifts, new restaurants, and new investments in housing and childcare for ski industry workers.
Australia: Thredbo Alpine Coaster
Thredbo has completed a number of multi-million dollar developments in recent years, further establishing itself as Australia’s premier year-round adventure destination. The next big thing? Thredbo Alpine Coaster!
SANTO DOMINGO: SECOND CABLE CAR IMPROVES TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Since May 2023, the second cable car line from the French cable car manufacturer POMA has been transporting people between the Los Alcarrizos district and the center of Santo Domingo. In 2024, a third line is planned to be introduced in the Dominican Republic.