Urban transportation faces escalating challenges due to population growth, congestion, and environmental concerns. This prompted exploring innovative solutions to enhance mobility and mitigate negative impacts. For the most part, ropeway systems are not considered as usual transport means in urban areas. Gondola lifts and aerial tramways are essentially perceived as transport systems for skiers in winter resorts and to overcome topographical obstacles and barriers like mountains, gorges, and large water areas. Traditional transport modes cannot overcome these landscapes without significant financial costs and changes to the natural topography. However, ropeway systems can effectively be used in urban and suburban areas as complementary to central public transport systems or as a standalone means of transportation. Case studies from cities like Medellin, La Paz, Koblenz, and Toulouse demonstrate how ropeway systems can overcome transportation challenges and improve connectivity and mobility options for residents. However, it is essential to note that successful implementations may vary depending on cultural and local characteristics, necessitating careful consideration of the unique circumstances and challenges posed by each location.

ropeways; urban areas; public transport