Session 1
BOLZANO - ITALY (2017)
"Development of ropeways in urban and tourism applications"
- Comparison between ropeways systems and other public transport systems – the example of Toulouse – ppt
Keynote speaker: Cyril Ladier
Project Manager of the Toulouse ropeway project for public transport (PDF 3,5 MB) - Comparison between ropeways systems and other public transport systems – the example of Toulouse – paper
After introducing the project area in Toulouse, all the different solutions studied (roads, bridges, subway, light rail…) will be presented and compared. Then the cable car projects studied (with the different technologies) will be explained and the chosen project will be detailed (PDF 7 MB) - Mi Teleferico, La Paz/El Alto (Bolivia) – a success story
Cèsar Dockweiler: CEO of The public enterprise Mi-Teleferico from La Paz
La Paz/El Alto, Bolivia, implements the biggest ropeway-based urban transit system worldwide.The presentation gives an overview of design, construction and operation and reports on experiences made with regard to concrete impacts and benefits for the local population (PDF 3,1 MB) - Medellin’s Metrocables, economic and social aspects – ppt
Jorge Ramos: Chief of Aerial Cables Metro de Medellín Ltda. (PDF 13,5 MB) - Ropeway investments create prosperity in the Alps – ppt
Peter Schröcksnadel: Entrepreneur, ski resort developer, President of the Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV) (PDF 2,4 MB) - Ropeway investments create prosperity in the Alps – paper
The presentation discusses the impact of ropeway investments on employment, the economy, tourism, sports, regional infrastructure and migration to urban areas (PDF 482 KB) - Grow or perish? The growth challenge for Europe’s ski resorts – ppt
Klaus Grabler: CEO of MANOVA GmbH (PDF 2,5 MB) - Grow or perish? The growth challenge for Europe’s ski resorts – paper
Skiing demand is stagnating at present. In parallel, costs and investment pressures on ski resorts increase which, as a result, can only survive by rising prices. The presentation explores potential alternative growth strategies and highlights levers that can boost demand again (PDF 482 KB)
