# Urban Gondolas Johannes Geisler Puts a Swiss Spin on Public Transit By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-geisler References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/the-futuristic-urban-gondolas-is-an-efficient-fast-and-safe-public-transit/) & [gondolaproject](http://gondolaproject.com/) Johannes Geisler may be the man who makes me ride public transportation. His urban gondola may break me from my addiction to my truck. I might relapse, but I'll survive. Johannes Geisler's idea for an urban gondola is a pretty unique one. Part of the problem with public transportation (at least where I live) is that it just looks unattractive. Johannes Geisler's design makes public transportation glamorous again. **Implications** - Public transportation is such a important issue especially considering the [state of the environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-vehicle); Johannes Geisler's work does a tremendous service to the environment and looks great while doing it. I was captivated by this great design and I am sure you will be too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Urban Gondolas:** Johannes Geisler's urban gondola design brings glamour and attractiveness to public transportation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Public Transportation:** Johannes Geisler's urban gondola design disrupts the public transportation industry by offering an attractive and environmentally friendly alternative. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Johannes Geisler's urban gondola design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainable transportation sector. - **Urban Design:** Johannes Geisler's urban gondola design opens up new possibilities for urban planning and design in cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agorae-mobility-concept.md) - [Harmonious Cityscape Monorails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hk-monorail-concept.md) - [Space-Saving Urban Mobility Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-doro.md) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Public Flying Air-Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md)