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Cable Cars: Introducing the Likoni ‘Air-Line’ in Mombasa, Kenya

Written by Constant May 20, 2015October 26, 2015 4 Comments

Transportation is the movement of people and goods from a point of origin to a destination. Several means can be employed; from the more popular cars and buses to bicycles, boats and even ferries. Over the last few decades Urban Centers have grown exponentially both in population size and surface area. Urban developers have realized […]

Moving Urban Dwellers through the Air to alleviate Traffic Congestion

Written by Constant April 14, 2015October 26, 2015 7 Comments

Aerial Cable Transportation, or simply Cable Cars, are better known for their use at Alpine Ski resorts and in mountainous areas. However, their ability to transport thousands of people per hour has seen them emerge as an efficient, effective and reliable means of mass urban transport. The idea of using Cable Cars in the urban […]