Cable cars, typically associated with ski resorts, are being utilized as public transit in various locations, improving daily commuting for residents. Cities like Bogota and La Paz have successfully integrated these systems, showcasing their capacity and efficiency. Transportation planners in Canada suggest that cable cars could be a viable alternative to conventional transit solutions, offering cost-effective and rapid construction advantages. As demonstrated by the planned Burnaby Mountain Gondola, such systems are being considered to alleviate traffic congestion, providing a seamless travel experience for commuters.
"It's not very expensive to operate," Reece Martin, a Toronto-based independent transportation planner, told Day 6 host Brent Bambury. "And frankly, they're not very expensive to build, either."
For commuters, says Martin, it means no stoplights, no traffic jams. Just climb in, glide over the bustle and arrive calm and stress-free.
Jonathan English... says cable cars are "in theory ... potentially significantly cheaper than building an elevated train."
Councillor Daniel Tetrault... says the Burnaby Mountain Gondola is "ready to go."
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