Urban Cable Propelled Transit Systems
High Flying Solution to Urban Transport Problems?
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October 22d 2011 / Dr. Jrgen Perschon / EURIST
Agenda
1.
History & Definition
2.
Systems Characteristics
3.
Example Medellin, Colombia
4.
Example Caracas, Venezuela
5.
Outlook & Conclusion
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1. History & Definition of UCPT Systems
Funicular Railways
1831-1834: development of steel cable
by German Wilhelm Albert
Development mainly focused on
funicular railways
1873: First Cable Car Line in San Francisco
Aerial Ropeways
1869: Introduction of the English System
(Monocable)
1872: Introduction of the German System
(Bicable)
1900: Introduction for passenger transportation
1920: Break-through of the car slowed down
aerial ropeway use in cities
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1. History & Definition of UCPT Systems
Cable-Propelled Transit (CPT) is a transit technology that moves
people (or goods) in motor-less, engine-less vehicles that are
propelled by a steel cable
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Railways
Ropeways
Aerial
Tramways
Funiculars
(Cable Car)
Gondolas, SkiLifts
Inclined Rail
1. History & Definition of UCPT Systems
As a solution to urban
transport problems ???
2. Systems Characteristics
Technical Systems:
Monocable/Bicable/Tricable
Costs vary (2-15 Mio USD per km)
Costs upto 2/3 less than other systems
Operating Systems:
Reversible
Continuous
2. Systems Characteristics
Independent from existing infrastructure and traffic
Low space requirements along the route
Tram capacity (up to 6000 pphpd)
System Length up to 10km possible
High energy efficiency (electricity, can be run CO2 free)
Continuous
operating system
High Speed
(>30kmh)
Low emissions
Low noise
High Reliability
(near 100%)
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2. Systems Characteristics
High Availibility (near 100%, usually 20h/day, 365 days/year)
Little need for urban space
Accessible for pedestrians, handicapped persons, cyclists
Safe (windstability up to 100kmh)
Bridges obstacles (rivers, highways, steep terrains, traffic)
Improves social and economic development (reduce crime)
Stations could be integrated into
existing buildings
Low costs (implementation and operation)
Quick implementation (1/3rd the time of
other systems)
Can be operated without subsidies
(no drivers, lowcost - maintenance)
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[email protected] 2. Systems Characteristics
Emission of Particulates
(gramm/person-km)
Source:
Rudolph, Katharina A.: Anwendungsflle und
Lsungsanstze zur Realisierung urbaner
Luftseilbahnprojekte im PNV. Institut fr
Transportwirtschaft und Logistik, WU Vienna 2009
2. Systems Characteristics
CO2- Emissions / Compared with busses:
Reduction of 50%
A conservative
comparison of the CO2Emissions for the 5
planned UCPTs in Algeria
with the CO2-Emissions of
the buses used to achieve
the same transportation
capacity shows a
reduction of more than
50%.
Source: Peter Baumann: The Importance of Ropeways in Urban Transportation, Garaventa AG 2009
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2. Systems Characteristics
Integrative part of urban public transport
Source: Peter Baumann: The Importance of Ropeways in Urban Transportation, Garaventa AG 2009
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3. . Example Medellin, Colombia
Source: Peter Baumann: The Importance of Ropeways in Urban Transportation, Garaventa AG 2009
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3. Example Medellin, Colombia
2006 implemented by the City Council
Complementary transportation service to Medellins Metro System
Designed to reach some of the least developed suburban areas
2010: Three lines operating
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3. Example Medellin, Colombia
Crime rates dropped down
Jobs have increased by 300%
Banks have opened along the Metrocable
Saves 20 000 tons CO2/year
Receives great enthusiasm of local population
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4. Example Caracas, Venezuela
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4. Example Caracas, Venezuela
Geographical Location: Mountains surrounding Caracas
600 Steps 45 Min walk / Narrow and steep pathways
Isolation through the city highways
No access to public transport
Low income
High crime rates
Lack of sanitary-, health care- and social infrastructure
Traffic congestions
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4. Example Caracas, Venezuela
2003: the Urban Think Tank (UTT) organized a symposium at the Caracas
University to protest against the road building and presented the concept
for a cable-car for San Augustin
Realisation of MetroCable with support of the Ministry of Infrastructure,
Austrian UCPT manufacturer Doppelmayr and other stakeholders
2007: Beginn of construction opening 20.01.2010
2 terminals + 3 intermediate stations
Fully integrated into the metro system
Ticket Price: 50 cent (ticket integration)
2,2 km length
Capacity of 1.200 pphpd
Costs: (13 Mio /km)
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4. Example Caracas, Venezuela
- Provides transit to underserviced barrios with a
history of crime and
poverty
- First system in the world to
feature extreme 90 degree
turning radii at stations
Stations include
social facilities such as
gymnasiums, police
stations, community
centres and markets
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4. Example Caracas, Venezuela
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5. Conclusion & Outlook
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Upcoming UCPTs
Rio de Janeiro
Caracas (8 additional)
Panama
Cali (Colombia)
Ordu (Turkey)
Tiflis (Georgia)
Toronto (Canada)
Hamburg (Germany) ?
CARACAS EXPANSION PLANS
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5. Conclusion & Outlook
UCPT to come out of
being a niche system because
Potential to close missing links
Potential as feeder system for MRT
Stand alone PT system in smaller cities and hilly areas
Increases attractiveness of city and of PT system (tourism)
Competitive advantages to other PT systems
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5. Conclusion & Outlook
For this UCPT needs
to improve flexibility of UCCS (length, curves, number of stations)
to integrate in urban design (urban aestethics)
to improve accessibility of stations
to integrate UCPT in existing public transport networks
to increase awareness, transfer knowledge and improve image
among both politicians, archites, transport planners and the public
(seriousness of system/psychological barrier/knowledge gap)
assure inclusion in Universities or Technical High Schools curricula
("Ropeways simply do not exist)
remove concerns about safety or intrusion into privacy
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