Posted May 3, 2011, 6:29 PM
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Thanks for the new thread. From what I've gathered not only about the local discussions but from reading up on actual implementations elsewhere, I think this is a fantastic idea for the FMC / ACH loop in NW Calgary. Here are a few thoughts:
- Relatively quick implementation
- Relatively low per km construction cost
- Relatively low per passenger operating cost
- Able to best managed built-up areas where ROW issues are currently limiting factors
- Very low wait times
- Service to a couple of the major under-serviced hubs in the city
- Urban gondolas are proven technologies in other cities
- Cool factor
Sure there will be many little things to work out, but the above list is pretty impressive!
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