# Pedal Pod Transport (UPDATE) Shweeb Human-Powered Monorails Get Funding from Google By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-10-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shweeb-human-powered-monorails References: [greenlivingpdx.blogspot](http://greenlivingpdx.blogspot.com/2010/09/portland-is-perfect-place-for-shweeb.html) & [shweeb](http://shweeb.com/) Gary Munkhoff at the Green Living Journal PDX blog believes that Portland, Oregon deserves to have Shweeb human-powered monorails as an addition to [Portland's current Tri-Met transit offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertically-integrated-smart-transit-system). Because of a recent [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-eco) investment, Munkhoff's desire to see Shweeb in Portland has become a real possibility. In September 2010, Google invested in research and development for the Shweeb human-powered monorails. Shweeb is now determining the location for its very first public use of the Shweeb transit. Whether Portland will be chosen is yet to be seen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 80% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Human-powered Monorails:** Shweeb's human-powered monorails have attracted investment from Google, presenting an opportunity for further development and implementation in public transportation systems. - **Alternative Transportation:** Shweeb's transportation method presents an alternative and environmentally-friendly option for cities looking to reduce their carbon footprint and urban congestion. - **Technology in Transportation:** The development of Shweeb's monorail system highlights the potential for technology to revolutionize and innovate the transportation industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Public Transportation:** As cities seek to improve their public transportation offerings, Shweeb's human-powered monorails present a unique and sustainable addition to traditional transportation methods. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The use of Shweeb's monorail system aligns with the growing trend towards environmentally sustainable practices in the transportation industry. - **Urban Planning:** Shweeb's transportation system offers new possibilities for urban planning and development strategies, particularly in reducing congestion and promoting alternative transportation methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-shuttle.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md) - [Space-Saving Urban Mobility Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-doro.md) - [Harmonious Cityscape Monorails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hk-monorail-concept.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [Enclosed eTrike Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike.md) - [Premium eBike Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wombi.md)