How can urban cable cars support urban upgrading in Lima's hilly settlements?
LORENA SIERRA VALDIVIESO IRENE PORTABALES GONZÁLEZ & LEONARDO CANON RUBIANO | JULY 03, 2020
Cable car infrastructure implementation in vertical drop areas. MiTeleférico, La Paz.
Urban cable cars have proven to reduce travel times to commuters, at the same time providing commuters with safe, reliable transport with views of the city. In Latin America, customers of cable car lines in cities, including Medellin, Bogota, La Paz, Santiago) describe it as a quick, affordable, and reliable travel mode that provides beautiful views of the communities and attracts many tourists.
The implementation of urban cable cars in the region has been very successful, not only in terms of accessibility and connectivity but also in urban development and social cohesion.
In Medellín, for instance, Metrocable was designed to improve community facilities and increase public spaces. Residents were involved in developing an urban strategy that eventually transformed their lives and improved their safety conditions.
Successful cable car projects in Latin America are a vital reference for proper management and implementation of this infrastructure in the region and the world .
More:
https://blogs.worldbank.org/latinamerica/how-can-urban-cable-cars-support-urban-upgrading-limas-hilly-settlements
