(BPT) - If you've ever been caught in a seemingly endless traffic jam, you've no doubt wondered why there isn't a better way. In many cities across the country, especially New York and Los Angeles, traffic congestion is a constant headache, inconvenience and frustration for people who are simply trying to get from point A to point B. It also causes air and noise pollution, which are both harmful for people living in the area.
And that's just everyday traffic. Throw an event like a concert or sports game into the mix, and the problem compounds. According to a new survey by Wired Research*, nearly all of us, 95%, have sat in traffic trying to find a place to park when attending an event.
The interminable wait to get out of the parking facility after it's over is just as bad. About 80% of Americans reported sneaking out early for reasons like avoiding the crowds, traffic and congestion. Any way you look at it, event traffic is a frustration that takes some of the joy out of the event itself.
The whole point of attending is to have a good time, right? A better way is on the planning table in cities nationwide right now, including Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles — aerial gondolas — which allow people to literally rise above the traffic and have a less stressful ride that's also better for the environment. Outlined below is a dive into a project called Los Angeles Aerial Rapid Transit (LA ART), which is now in the latter stages of planning. This case study will look at wh.
