The city of Manizales in Colombia is pressing ahead with the expansion of its urban ropeway infrastructure. Two installations have already been integrated into the local public transport network in partnership with LEITNER. Now, with the completion of the third line commissioned in 2022, the city’s transport network has grown to 4,885 meters. In 2009, LEITNER realized the first 10-passenger gondola lift along the central transportation axis of the city, seamlessly integrating into the existing ticketing system and linking residential areas with the bus terminal and the city center. As a result of the large uptake among Manizales’ 400,000 residents, the decision was made to extend the network to the suburb of Villamaría. The second line demonstrated impressively that ropeways can provide an efficient additional means of transport to conventional transit systems, even at inclines of up to 25%, and significantly reduce journey times. The third line measures 2.3 kilometers in length, serves four stations and has the capacity to transport up to 2,100 passengers per hour in 73 cabins. It links the north of the city with the financial center and transportation hub.
