Urban Ropeways: Solution for Congested Cities

Event: Elevating Sustainable Urban Transport Systems through Aerial Metro

Urban Ropeways: Solution for Congested Cities

06 March 2017

Author / Speaker:

Benjamin Fauchier Delavigne, Poma Group - Other materials by the author

Charlotte Riche , Poma Group - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Cities worldwide suffer from traffic congestion and environmental pollution and switching to electric vehicles will not be enough to address these challenges. Characterized as safe, durable, and environmentally friendly, the urban ropeway system was developed as an alternative transport solution. Colombia’s Medellin Metrocable system is presented as a case study.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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