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Feasibility study of aerial ropeway transit in the Holy City of Makkah

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  • Baha' W. Alshalalfah
  • Amer S. Shalaby
  • Steven Dale
  • Fadel M.Y. Othman

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The planning and implementation of a multimodal transportation system in the Holy City of Makkah to handle the huge volumes of pilgrims to the City is not a straightforward mission, as Makkah poses numerous challenges including its unique seasonal demand patterns, mountainous terrain, and limited space. Aerial ropeway transit (ART), a promising transport technology solution, could be an important component of this system. This paper presents the results of a technical and economic feasibility study to explore the potential of introducing ART service in Makkah. The study reveals that, overall, ART service on some corridors in Makkah is technically feasible, and with some necessary enforcement measures to attract ridership could become a profitable transportation investment. Specifically, the study recommends using ART for special user groups and service/emergency crews during peak seasons and opening ART to the public as a premium service during the off-peak season.

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  • Baha' W. Alshalalfah & Amer S. Shalaby & Steven Dale & Fadel M.Y. Othman, 2015. "Feasibility study of aerial ropeway transit in the Holy City of Makkah," Transportation Planning and Technology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 38(4), pages 392-408, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:transp:v:38:y:2015:i:4:p:392-408
    DOI: 10.1080/03081060.2015.1026099
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    1. Morten Flesser & Bernhard Friedrich, 2022. "Are We Taking Off? A Critical Review of Urban Aerial Cable Cars as an Integrated Part of Sustainable Transport," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(20), pages 1-22, October.
    2. Stefan Nowak, 2015. "Pilgrim City Development Index In Community Management," Polish Journal of Management Studies, Czestochowa Technical University, Department of Management, vol. 12(1), pages 96-105, DEcember.

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