# Mod Floating Monorails The Suspended Public Transit Concept Will Have You Flying to Work By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-public-transit-concept References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/19/floating-above-the-city-on-rails/) As someone whose city is on the brink of a major public transportation overhaul, I can't help but wonder if we'll ever get something as nice or eco-friendly as the Suspended Public Transit Concept seen here. Flying a hundred feet above the ground while maneuvering throughout the skyscrapers seems like a fun activity to me. Designed by Elisa Sayuri Freitas Irokawa, the Suspended Public Transit Concept isn't just a [pretty new rail system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetrovo-10-carbon-star-rapid-rail), it's much more than that actually. The train is completely [wind and solar-powered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris), leaving a pretty small environmental footprint which is very impressive for a transportation device of that magnitude. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Suspended Public Transit Concept:** The concept of suspended public transit presents an opportunity for transportation companies to explore eco-friendly rail systems. - **Eco-friendly Rail Systems:** Creating eco-friendly rail systems provides an opportunity for innovative urban planning and sustainability initiatives. - **Wind and Solar Powered Transit:** The use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the transportation industry. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from exploring suspended public transit concepts and renewable energy sources. - **Urban Planning:** With the rise of eco-friendly rail systems, the urban planning industry has an opportunity to integrate sustainable design and technology. - **Green Energy:** Green energy companies can innovate by providing sustainable solutions for the transportation industry, such as wind and solar-powered transit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Electric Public Transport Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-public-transport-network.md) - [Space-Saving Urban Mobility Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-doro.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Sustainable Transportation System Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Innovative Electric Trams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tram.md)