http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/13/business/skypods-gondolas-urban-transport/
Interesting read, when considering the per mile cost of a gondola line is $3-$12 Million, when the per mile cost of light rail is $36 Million, and heavy rail is $400. This doesn't get talked enough about as a viable option, and it is surprising considering implementation would be much easier than the development of light rail. This especially makes sense with places with varied topography.
Studies have been analyzed in Austin, TX at the possibility of an urban gondola system: http://blog.chron.com/thehighwayman/2014/02/with-gondola-lifts-planners-have-high-hopes-for-transit/
The comparison between the cost and feasibility of gondola lines and other public transport modes is very interesting. The visual impact of gondola lines could be an issue, and it might face strong opposition by business or home owners based on its visual impact.
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