Most well known for their prevalence in alpine regions, urban gondolas — so-called ski lifts on the slopes — could be part of the next wave of technology that helps alleviate urban traffic.
Urban gondolas, says Gondola Project’s Steven Dale, are one of the fastest growing transportation methods in the world, though they’ve been widely used in industrial work — including mining and milling — since the 19th century.
So, what’s new or innovative about cable-drawn, electricity-powered gondolas in the sky? Most of the appeal comes in the technology’s low-cost deployment, environmental friendliness and ability to utilize air space rather than much-needed ground space. Read more...
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