The title was "It's Time for Toronto to Get Cable Cars".
Apparently, there is a planner who thinks that cable cars, rather than streetcars are the answer to the T.T.C. problems.
The naysayers, of course will believe that it is more expensive and will become problematic in winter.
But, there a number of gondolas, cable cars, aerial lifts (whatever you want to call them) throughout the world in areas that are snow covered year round.
Banff is a good example, as well as France and Switzerland.
Probably the most famous lift is the Vanoise Express that links La Plagne with Les Arcs in France.
It was officially opened in December of 2003, but has had a few safety problems since.
I personally like the Sky Train in Vancouver.
It is the longest (49.5 km) automated rapid transit system in the world, and carries 271,000 passengers daily.
I would rather see this type of train linking the airport with the city, than an extension of the Yonge University subway line.
But then, that's just me.
1 comment:
Hi there:
I had to comment on your favouring Vancouver's Skytrain, since I've been living here since 1983.
It's great, yes, but very expensive. Some folks prefer what's called Light Rapid Transit. This usually goes on the ground, through a previously designated transportation corridor. Vancouver has several sets of railway tracks that are no longer in use, or where use could be shared. I'm in favour of that, where possible. All that said, I do like our Skytrain. There are great views to be had along much of the line. And I believe the new Canada Line is the only rapid transit that goes right inside the airport. I'll be going on a tour next Wed. with my class.
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