# Roadless Public Transport The Maglev Public Transportation Concept by Chris Hanley By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maglev-public-transportation References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/maglev-public-transport-system-embarks-a-brand-new-way-of-traveling/) British designer Chris Hanley has proposed a new concept, the Maglev public transportation system, which is kind of like a cross between a gondola and a Japanese bullet train. The name Maglev is actually short for magnetic levitation, the system on which this transport system is based. The Maglev public transportation system is [emission-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo) and runs along a [suspended track](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metro-transit-center-station) above roads. It uses existing buildings as stations and can rotate 360° to navigate tight turns and narrow passages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Maglev Public Transportation:** The development and implementation of the Maglev public transportation system can revolutionize the industry, providing a more sustainable and efficient transportation alternative. - **Roadless Transportation:** The concept of roadless transportation systems can create new opportunities for innovation and sustainable practices in the transportation industry. - **Magnetic Levitation Technology:** The use of magnetic levitation technology can pave the way for faster and more efficient transportation systems in the future. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The Maglev public transportation system can disrupt the traditional transportation industry, potentially leading to more sustainable and efficient options for commuters. - **Green Technology:** The implementation of the Maglev public transportation system promotes a greener and more eco-friendly transportation system, sparking innovation within the green technology sector. - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** The use of existing buildings as stations for the Maglev system creates new opportunities for architects and urban planners to reimagine and integrate transportation infrastructure into urban landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [Harmonious Cityscape Monorails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hk-monorail-concept.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Sustainable Transportation System Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo.md) - [Groundbreaking Public Transit Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertically-integrated-smart-transit-system.md)