A Game-Changer for Paris' Suburbs: Urban Cable Car Connects Isolated Neighborhoods
In a major transportation breakthrough, the Île-de-France region has unveiled its first urban cable car in the southeastern suburbs of Paris. The C1 line, which spans 4.5 kilometers, connects Créteil to Villeneuve-Saint-Georges and passes through Limeil-Brevannes and Valenton. With a projected daily capacity of 11,000 passengers per day, each gondola can accommodate ten seated passengers, providing an efficient alternative to traditional bus or car services.
The cable car's journey takes just 18 minutes, including stops, making it significantly faster than traveling by bus or car, which can take around 40 minutes. This innovative solution not only offers a quicker commute but also addresses the issue of traffic congestion in the region.
According to officials, building the cable car was cheaper than constructing an underground subway system, with the total project cost coming in at €138 million – significantly lower than the estimated €1 billion required for a metro expansion.
France is now home to its seventh urban cable car, following successful implementations in cities like Brest, Saint-Denis de La Reunion, and Toulouse. This development marks an exciting shift towards using aerial tramways to link up isolated neighborhoods, providing residents with more convenient and sustainable transportation options.
In a major transportation breakthrough, the Île-de-France region has unveiled its first urban cable car in the southeastern suburbs of Paris. The C1 line, which spans 4.5 kilometers, connects Créteil to Villeneuve-Saint-Georges and passes through Limeil-Brevannes and Valenton. With a projected daily capacity of 11,000 passengers per day, each gondola can accommodate ten seated passengers, providing an efficient alternative to traditional bus or car services.
The cable car's journey takes just 18 minutes, including stops, making it significantly faster than traveling by bus or car, which can take around 40 minutes. This innovative solution not only offers a quicker commute but also addresses the issue of traffic congestion in the region.
According to officials, building the cable car was cheaper than constructing an underground subway system, with the total project cost coming in at €138 million – significantly lower than the estimated €1 billion required for a metro expansion.
France is now home to its seventh urban cable car, following successful implementations in cities like Brest, Saint-Denis de La Reunion, and Toulouse. This development marks an exciting shift towards using aerial tramways to link up isolated neighborhoods, providing residents with more convenient and sustainable transportation options.