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JM 19.01.2025
These statistics clearly show the problem area. The public transport systems are hardly in a position to cope with these 45 billion kilometres, let alone of an adequate quality.
today's car must be able to be transported and drive in and out of the stops.
A video of an intersection from today with lots of car traffic to the future with car-free streets and a cable car system for traffic.
JM 25.11.2024
The cable cars or car transports are driven down with the fixed ropes using forklift technology.
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a. The ropes, rails
1. One or two ropes for each direction are tensioned from pillar to pillar at a height of approx. 4 metres to ensure the passage of fire engines, but not much higher.
2. Between the two ends of the rope, rails will continue the vehicles.
3. The rails will be used to build the switches, curves and crossings.
b. The cabins
1. The cabins have their own electric drive including brakes, which is powered by batteries. There are solar cells on the roof to generate electricity. In the garages, these can be charged autonomously
2. The cabins are controlled centrally with AI according to the requirements of the users.
3. There are public as well as owner-occupied cabins,
4. The number of people per cabin will be adjusted according to demand, as is already the case today,
c. The loading platform
1. The cargo platforms have the same drive as the cabins,
2. The cargo platforms are for today's cars. All of our current cars up to approx. 3 tons can use these load platforms,
3. The on- and off-ramps of the cars are planned at the stops. It is also possible to leave the car at the bus stop and send it to a parking garage. Later, this can be ordered by AP to any stop.
d. The stops
1. The stops are always on supports, as the ropes are interrupted,
2. The stops will be kept very small and they can be set up and dismantled quickly as needed.
3. Many stops, e.g. at train stations, can also be set up according to demand, here the cars should not be able to enter or exit.
4. To get on and off, the cabins slow down the journey to a standstill, on a special piece of rail. The rail with the car is moved down with an elevator system. A second rail closes the gap so that other following cabins can pass by.
5. The same applies to the load platforms,
6. Stops on private property, e.g. company premises, school grounds or similar, are also permitted. The safety systems are being coordinated.
This list is a first draft that requires further adjustments, which will be updated on an ongoing basis.
02.07.2024
Video of the forest railway of the future.
From minute 3, the route begins in the urban area. Unfortunately, this railway was not built.
New version with simplified crossing.The new barrier-free stop with the cable car technology. The cable car also comes down here for boarding and alighting. Our current vehicles can be used here to get on and off, or to leave the cable car system and continue on the road as before. The solution of a cable car junction, which is important for city centres, is also shown.
JM 01.11.2024
Innovative cable car for the transport of the future
The new barrier-free cable car will connect the important parts of the city centre, the outer districts and the commercial areas. This cable car will offer both demand-responsive public journeys and individual journeys in private cabins. The private cabins can be customised according to the customer's wishes, similar to cars.
The cabins will travel autonomously with their own drive on fixed steel cables with an electric motor with overhead line or battery. Both are possible, with cost-effectiveness being the deciding factor. Battery-powered vehicles can be charged in the car parks when not in use. Electric 40 tonne lorries already have a range of approx. 500 km. The plan for the cable car of the future includes several special features and challenges:
The aim of this project is to change private transport in a climate-friendly way, without restrictions. Traffic accidents will be prevented (Vision Zero) and the now car-free streets can be largely unsealed to create space for green areas and pedestrian and cycle traffic.
This cable car of the future will provide a revolutionary solution to make all transport more efficient and environmentally friendly for a people-friendly city with car-free streets. With the transport of today's vehicles, a smooth transition or change is made possible, without renunciation and without prohibitions.
A cable car system that can travel at speeds of up to 500 km/h or 150 km/h is currently being tested in Dubai. This could make it possible for the first time to travel autonomously from your own front door to the front door of a distant city. Whether it will be possible to use all systems with your own vehicle is still a pipe dream at the moment.
JM 12.03.2025
Our traffic jams that everyone knows, whether in the city or on the highway. Today's traffic needs a lot of space.
A fast paternoster elevator transfers vehicles from the road to the rail system at the entrance and exit of the town.
The previous roadway below remains free for pedestrians, cyclists and residents, as a habitable road.
All vehicles now travel climate-neutrally through or into the village. The stops can be installed as required.
This means that this district is now completely climate-neutral and has habitable streets.
Introduction
We present an innovative concept to promote sustainable and climate-neutral mobility in urban areas through the use of new cable cars. The idea is aimed at revolutionising private transport and shaping an environmentally friendly future.
The challenge of climate change and mobility
The current challenges of climate change require a drastic change in the way we deal with mobility, as the transport sector contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. In order to meet these challenges, we need to reorient our way of thinking and make greater use of innovative technologies to find sustainable solutions.
The concept of the new cable cars
The proposed solution is based on the use of new cable cars in which vehicles, both public and private, are suspended at a height of around 4 metres over specially designed routes. Our current vehicles can also float on platforms, similar to a car transporter, using this system. This provides a smooth transition between current and future vehicles.
This technology enables a smooth flow of traffic, minimises the amount of floor space required and significantly reduces energy consumption.
Advantages of the new cable cars
The advantages of this technology are manifold. Firstly, it significantly reduces the space required for traffic, as the vehicles are suspended in the air. Car-free streets are now possible. This creates space for more green areas, pedestrian zones and cycle paths, resulting in a more liveable environment.
Secondly, the use of electric drives for these cable cars is an integral part of the concept. As only the vehicles used are powered and not the heavy cable, operation is very economical. The use of renewable energy as a power source means that no emissions are produced on site, which makes a significant contribution to reducing the carbon footprint.
Thirdly, increased mobility in the third dimension enables faster and more efficient transport within the city. This leads to less congestion and time savings for all citizens.
Realisation and cooperation
Realising this visionary concept requires investment in research, infrastructure and collaboration between government, scientists, industry and the community. Only through joint efforts can we further develop and optimise this technology and make it accessible to everyone.
Conclusion
It is within our power as a society to shape a sustainable future. By working together and implementing innovative ideas such as cable cars of the future, we can create climate-neutral mobility for our cities. Let's work together on this visionary dream and create an environmentally friendly future.
International Meetings of Technical Authorities of Ropeways (ITTAB) are held annually. In 2023, the meeting was held in Hong Kong. Accidents are presented here and experiences are exchanged. There were 29 delegates from 13 countries in attendance.
JM 09.01.2025
A worldwide analysis of cable car accidents from 1939 to 2024 shows that 446 people were killed. However, not all countries always report corresponding data. The most serious accident was in
Kaprun in 2000, when 155 people lost their lives in a fire in the tunnel.
The usage figures for around 21,000 cable car systems worldwide are around 3.4 billion people per year.
By way of comparison, 2,839 people died in road accidents in Germany in 2023.
JM 09.01.2025
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