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-TransMiCable is a cable car system in Bogota, Colombia, primarily designed to facilitate easier access for residents of Ciudad Bolívar from the mountaintop to the foot of the mountain. The cable cars utilize electrically driven cable technology, resulting in zero emissions and seamlessly integrating with Colombia's power grid (70% powered by renewable hydropower).
-Although the TransMiCable project in Bogotá has brought many positive impacts—such as easing traffic congestion and contributing to energy conservation and emission reduction through the use of electric-powered transport—it has also produced several negative effects on local residents.
-First, since its construction site is located in a high-risk landslide area, the building of the cable system and its supporting facilities (such as pylons and stations) has disturbed the terrain of these steep slopes, creating potential risks of soil erosion and vegetation loss. Although the damages have not been quantitatively measured, researchers have warned that “the area consists of undeveloped areas at high risk of landslides” (Natalia Rojas, 2020). This has, to some extent, affected the local ecological environment.
-Secondly, during operation, the cable car system has influenced residents’ daily lives. Nearby inhabitants reported feeling vibrations from the moving cabins, and the system’s lighting has also disturbed their living environment. In addition, the privacy of residents living on upper floors has been compromised, as the cable line passes close to their homes.(Natalia Rojas, 2020)
-TransMiCable forms part of Bogotá's integrated public transport system, having facilitated residents' journeys since its completion (TransMilenio S.A., 2018). However, behind the construction project—completed in just 26 months with a USD$100 million investment for the city's mass transit system (Maricio Osorio, 2019)—waste has been generated. This includes observable waste from vehicles and tyres post-completion, which cannot be overlooked. Indeed, the project's convenience has had negligible impact on compulsory activities (Cardona-Urrea, Soza-Parra and Ettema, 2025) and has not altered social structures or deeper societal aspects. While one cannot demand such outcomes from a transport project, it still warrants reflection on its underlying implications.
-Osorio, M. (2019) ‘TransMiCable: Bogotá’s commuter lifeline is a high-flying attraction’, The City Paper Bogotá, 21 February. Available at: https://thecitypaperbogota.com/bogota/transmicable-bogotas-commuter-lifeline-is-a-high-flying-attraction/ (Accessed: 7 November 2025).
-TransMilenio (2018). Abecé de TransMiCable. [online] TransMilenio. Available at: https://www.transmilenio.gov.co/publicaciones/151067/abece-de-transmicable/.
-Cardona-Urrea, S., Soza-Parra, J. and Ettema, D. (2025). Activity participation among disadvantaged communities and the impact of an aerial cable car: The case of TransMiCable, Bogotá. Cities, 169, p.106568. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2025.106568.
-**Waste:**
-__//Waste of social resources?//__
-Is the social value and benefit brought by the construction of the cable car worth investing so many social resources? If its not can the project itself be considered a form of waste? Because the construction of TransMiCable brings both benefits and negative impacts, evaluating them becomes a key factor.
-__//Tire//__
-During the operation of the cable car, aside from the waste generated from maintenance, the largest source of waste is the [[tires]] that are replaced and cannot be effectively reused; if not properly managed, they can become a source of urban pollution
-**Pollution:**
-____//Lighting interruption//__
-//The privacy of nearby inhabitants//__
-The operation of the cable car also produces more subtle relational impacts. Vibrations and lighting from the running cabins affect residents’ daily rhythms and bodily experiences, while the cable line’s proximity to upper-floor apartments compromises their privacy. In this context, we can consider its impact on local residents as a form of pollution
-__//Some bad influence in nature?(birds)//__
-The land occupied by the cable car and the areas along its route may fragment or disrupt animal habitats
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-Connection:**
-__//Tire-museum-artwork//__
-The construction of the cable car indirectly caused waste. With the emergence of more convenient transportation options in the area, traditional public transport gradually fell into disuse. The local art museum, [[Museo Libre]], utilized parts from these abandoned public transport vehicles, primarily using discarded [[tires]] as a form of artistic expression. This approach both reduced pollution and allowed the pollutants to be regenerated within the local culture
-__//Station-museum-exhibition//__
-[[Museo Libre]] previously held [[exhibitions]] at [[TransMiCable]] [[stations]]. The city of Bogotá is now actively promoting deeper integration between TransMiCable and cultural and social development (TransMilenio S.A., 2018). TransMiCable is not merely a transport route or part of the public transport system; it can also extend its reach to surrounding areas, facilitating cultural exchange and conveying intangible values.