Review

At the 2026 MOUNTAIN PLANET in Grenoble, CITY CABLE CAR SOLUTIONS (3CS) offered exciting insights into urban mobility solutions. As early as 2025, at the INTERALPIN in Innsbruck, the event impressed attendees with innovative approaches and sustainable concepts for the urban transportation of the future.

1.00 p.m. - Promoting cable cars as an urban transport mode

This presentation will highlight the work programme of the Cable Car Working Group, showcasing how UITP leverages its expertise and global network in urban mobility to support the development of cable-propelled transport. It will also explore future opportunities and the evolving role of cable cars as a sustainable and inclusive component of urban transport systems as well as improving collaboration with all those involved in Cable Systems, urban or not.

Speaker: Salah Regan (UITP)
 

1.30 p.m. - Integrating urban cable car into transport policy: challenges, lessons learnt and future prospects

The presentation examines the development of urban cable car transport as a fully-fledged mode of transport and demonstrates how it offers practical solutions to complex urban challenges. Using completed projects as examples, it shows how cable cars provide an efficient alternative, particularly in areas that are difficult to access – such as those crossed by rivers, valleys or dense infrastructure. It also discusses integration into existing transport networks, technical adaptations, and the importance of early planning and fostering public acceptance. The presentation also addresses institutional and financial barriers that stand in the way of wider adoption, and highlights how cable cars can provide concrete solutions to mobility problems in isolated or hard-to-reach neighbourhoods. An exciting insight into a transport concept that can bring about lasting change in cities!

Speaker: Alexandre Magny (GART)
 

2.00 p.m. - From mountains to cities – Scientific insights into cable cars as urban transport systems

Stephan Tischler, a transportation scientist at the University of Innsbruck, explores the potential and challenges of cable cars as urban transport systems. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of current studies and research findings analyzing the impact of cable cars on mobility, urban planning, and society. Using concrete examples, both positive effects and critical aspects are highlighted, with a focus on previously underrepresented regions and topics.

Speaker: Stephan Tischler (University of Innsbruck)
 

2.30 p.m. - The first urban cable car in Île-de-France: a new mode of transport designed to integrate with the existing network

Speaker: Benjamin Croze (Ile de France Mobilite)
 

3.00 p.m. - Téléo cable car: a model of efficiency and a high-quality solution offering new mobility prospects for Toulouse

Francis Grass, former president of Tisséo Ingéniérie, takes the audience on a journey to discover Téléo, one of France’s exemplary urban cable car systems. This presentation highlights how this project not only offers an innovative mobility solution but also serves as a model for sustainable urban development. Mr Grass shares valuable insights into project management, public engagement, and the strategic integration of Téléo into Toulouse’s multimodal transport system. He demonstrates how urban cable cars, through their environmental and economic efficiency, open up new possibilities for mobility and bring lasting improvements to quality of life in urban areas of all sizes. 

Speaker: Francis Grass (Tisséo Ingénierie)
 

3.30 p.m. - Q&A Session with all speakers

4.10 p.m. - Guided Tour for all participants