This looks like a super-cool ride you might see at Disneyland, but it's actually a design concept for a real for an ultra-fast public transit system. UniModal Transport Solutions created the Personal Rapid Transport (PRT) which is like a suspended sky train.
Each pod holds two passengers (what do families do?) which zips around above the city suspended by a maglev system. People can get on and off at every city block or every 400 metres.
What makes the system so advanced is that the passengers are completley independent; there is no fixed schedule or timetable to which abide by. The pods come by so often, passengers simply wait for the next available vehicle, then plug in their destination. The cart then travels back onto the main skyway and picks up speed, zinging the passengers to their destination autobahn style, reaching speeds of up to 240 km/hour.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Ultra-high Speed Public Transit
- Opportunity for the development of ultra-fast public transit systems that offer independent and efficient transportation for commuters.
- Personal Rapid Transport
- Potential for the creation of suspended sky train systems that provide quick and convenient transportation with no fixed schedule or timetable.
- Maglev Technology
- Potential for the advancement and implementation of magnetic levitation technology in public transportation systems to increase speed and efficiency.
Where This Applies
- Transportation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for the transportation industry to develop and implement advanced and independent transit systems.
- Urban Planning
- Opportunity for urban planners to incorporate suspended sky train systems into city infrastructure, offering efficient and flexible transportation options for residents.
- Renewable Energy
- Potential for the renewable energy sector to explore and provide sustainable power solutions for ultra-high speed public transit systems utilizing maglev technology.
