Rider Experience
Stable and safe The tricable system provides a smooth ride, even on windy days. Each car is supported by two stationary cables in addition to the haul cable. If there is a line stoppage, each car would slowly travel to the nearest station under its own power to allow passengers to disembark.
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Frequent DeparturesCars arrive about twenty seconds apart, minimizing wait times and the space each station will need for waiting passengers. There will be no need to check a schedule or race to the platform, making this a low stress option. Just walk on and enjoy the views!
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ComfortWith seating for 24-28 and additional standing room, each car can carry 35 passengers, and most riders will be able to sit down even during rush hour. Families with strollers and wheelchair users are able to board easily.
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Footprint in the city
A cable system will be quiet, emission-free, create minimal shadows and visual obstruction for the neighborhood, and travel just above the canopy of existing trees along the route.
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Relatively few supports are required (systems like this are capable of up to 3km between towers), so impact on surface streets during construction will be minimized. The cable and cars can be installed fairly quickly once the stations are completed. Total construction time is approximately 20-24 months.
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