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Ropeways as an Innovation in Latin-American Urban Public Transportation

In: New Players in Mobility

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  • Sergio Gustavo Astorga

    (Universidad Autonóma Metropolitana)

  • Daniel Villavicencio Carbajal

    (Universidad Autonóma Metropolitana)

Abstract

Large Latin American cities present problems caused by exponential population growth, the existence of densely populated neighborhoods in peripheral areas that are difficult to access due to their topographical characteristics and, therefore, deficiencies and deficiencies in urban transport services. In this regard, we consider urban ropeways as an innovation in the mass public transport service, which appeared first in the city of Medellin, Colombia, and were then extended to other cities in several countries. Through a documentary analysis and interviews, the characteristics and implications of this new mode of public transportation are presented to analyze the Megalopolis of Mexico City case, where several lines of ropeways are currently operating with an impact on environmental, economic and social dimensions. Urban ropeways are emerging as a global trend and represent an innovation in public not only because of the use value and public value they entail, but also because they contribute to the socio-technical transition of urban mobility towards sustainability in metropolitan contexts.

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  • Sergio Gustavo Astorga & Daniel Villavicencio Carbajal, 2025. "Ropeways as an Innovation in Latin-American Urban Public Transportation," Springer Books, in: Heike Proff (ed.), New Players in Mobility, pages 673-685, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-658-46485-1_41
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-46485-1_41
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