POMA Launches Aerial Tramway Over New York
VOREPPE,
the French firm POMA is putting the final touches to the installation of a
new aerial tramway in
The keywords for this unique, resolutely urban amenity are innovation,
availability, flexibility and above all safety.
A revolutionary world’s first for POMA
With the completion of this ultra-modern aerial tramway POMA brings to
New Yorkers the most advanced technology in cable-drawn urban transport. To
meet the extremely high standards for passenger transit in a city, each car’s
cradle runs on an extra-wide track. This novel arrangement ensures the cabins
remain exceptionally stable, regardless of the weather conditions. To meet
safety requirements and deliver the best possible service, the two cars
operate independently. The 960-metre aerial tramway connects
to
system can sustain a flow of 1,500 riders an hour.
A challenging urban project
This job has been exceptionally challenging for POMA, involving several
major constraints, in particular a limited schedule and strict regulations.
Furthermore the firm had to allow for existing infrastructure. Nor was there
any question of work on the project disturbing the flow of traffic on the
roads below, used every day by thousands of city dwellers. POMA has
demonstrated here the full range of its project management and coordination
skills.
Soon open to the general public
The first cable was fitted on
tests starting the next day. By
metres per second, its final design speed!
In the course of the next few days will be processed a series of tests
leading up to final certification of the facility by the Department of
Labour. The permit authorizing the tramway to open to the general public is
expected to be issued at the beginning of November. The Roosevelt Island
Operating Corporation (RIOC), the owner of aerial tramway, should be able to
organize an official opening in the coming weeks.
POMA in a few words
POMA, a French company, started life in 1936 and has established its
position as one of the world’s main suppliers of cable transport systems.
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