Around the World (in 90 Minutes) by Gondola: Making Jules Verne Proud

Let the recent developments around Aerial Transportation (AT) take you on a mesmerizing journey around the globe. This commonly overlooked model is defying historic misconceptions by providing a reliable and sustainable response to last-mile connections in urban areas. Embark with experienced guides on an imaginary trip through the U.S., Canada, and France on gondola systems at different stages of realization: in planning, planned and procurement, recently constructed and operating long-term. New to AT? No problem! We’ll start with a level-setting explanation of the different types of aerial transportation, along with definitions and technologies, before navigating through more in-depth topics as we traverse the world in 90 minutes. Jules Verne would be proud!

Moderator: Daniel Leal, Manager, Strategic Planning, VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority, San Antonio, TX
Richard Eisenhauer, Program Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation, City of Portland, Portland, OR
Holly Foxcroft, Lead Planner, TransLink, New Westminster, BC
Francis Grass, Mayor, City of Toulouse, Toulouse, France