Cable Cars for Urban Transport

Dr. Eustace MwaraniaTrapos Limited

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CABLE CARS FOR URBAN TRANSPORT Introduction to Cable Cars Application to Urban Transport Likoni Express Cable Project

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WHAT IS A CABLE CAR (1/2) Aerial lift with cabins supported and propelled by

steel cables Cable strung between two stations, sometimes with

supporting columns, driven by motorized wheel at terminal (speeds up to 30km/hr)

Cabins carry up 40 pax; multiple cars (gondolas) on the same cable

Short transit distances (less than 10km)

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WHAT IS A CABLE CAR (2/2) Types

Monocable (load and drive on one cable) Bicable (load on one cable, drive on other) 3S (latest, load on two cables, drive on one)

Designed for use in ski resorts 30 years lifetimes Technology tested and proven in adverse conditions Urban centre conditions less challenging

Examples of cable car systems in urban areas

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BENEFITS OF CABLE TRANSIT (1/2) Ease in passing over barriers (jump over)

Water Existing buildings

Dedicated barrier-free routes No competition with ground systems

Rapid installation and low costs 3km line Euro @ 20-30m; less than 12 months construction

No waiting time- cabins leave every 20-30 seconds Impressive speeds (upto 27 km/hr guaranteed)

Westlands stage –GPO (3km) takes 7 minutes @7.5m/s At 5500 pax per hour either direction equivalent to 110 articulated

100 seater buses

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BENEFITS OF CABLE TRANSIT (2/2)

High efficiency Staff man only terminals Adjusts to traffic fluctuations by reducing no of cabins or line

speed Saves space

Only support columns required on ground Low carbon footprint Examples in Rio, Venezuela, London, Koblez Lagos project underway at USD 500M live 2015

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Koblenz Video Clip

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LIKONI CABLE EXPRESS PROJECT Current situation Cable solution Benefits

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SITUATION AT LIKONI CROSSING 300,000 commuters need to get on and off island daily Ferry service the only access with serious issues

Limited capacity, waiting time 30min- 2 hours or more per direction

Tourists affected making south coast unattractive destination Development of entire area severely limited by lack of

efficient connection Over 100 lives lost in several deadly accidents

Site specific conditions make bridge and tunnel unfeasible Habour access requires high clearance bridge Narrow channel (600m) makes tunnel not possible

Cable system is an ideal solution to site specific restrictions.

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PROPOSED SYSTEM: CABLE ALIGNMENT

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KEY ASPECTS 100m towers at both ends of ocean holding cable at 80m ,

length 1370m; 3S technology Cable speed 7.5m/s crossing time 3min 40 sec Capacity 5500pax per hour per direction; 28 cabins each

38 persons Power 430kw max (200kw running) Operation for 16 hours per day (others tourism related) Investment value Circa Euro 70M Fares K.Sh 100 inflation linked

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BENEFITS Fast, affordable crossing for everyone Landmark installation with far reaching scenic views +

20km Nonstop all weather operations (windspeeds +100kph) Creation of 50 permanent jobs of all categories of

employees of cable company (200 during construction) Cable company will be a meaningful tax payer Millions of hours of commuters and tourists time saved

each year Value land on either side of Likoni will be substantially

enhanced Will have converted an obstacle into a resource

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PROJECT PARTNERS

Public Private Partnership Project Technology, Dopplemayr (Austria/Swiss) Finance, Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers (SA) Feasibility, Cable Car Development (Canada/Swiss)

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TIMELINES Urgent need for efficient, reliable and safe crossing PPP matters : 6-9 months Implementation period 12-18 months System could be up end 2015 and is Digital!!

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