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Doppelmayr Mexico inaugurated the Teleférico Uruapan, transforming sustainable mobility in Michoacán

Doppelmayr, the global leader in ropeway transportation systems, has successfullylaunched the Uruapan ropeway, a milestone in public infrastructure developed in closecollaboration with the Government of the State of Michoacán. The project representsone of the most significant social mobility initiatives of the current administration –improving access, connectivity and quality of life for thousands of residents acrossUruapan.A strategic, state-funded investment in urban mobilityWith a public investment of MXN $3,200 million (ca. 157 million EUR), the Teleférico Uruapan is astrategic, fully state-funded project designed to provide a modern, efficient and affordable publictransport system. Uruapan, home to 357,000 residents and generating 8.5% of Michoacán’s GDP,now benefits from an integrated mobility solution that supports both the city’s social and economicdevelopment goals.Fast, reliable connections across the citySpanning eight kilometers from east to west, the urban ropeway reduces travel times to just 27minutes, cutting typical travel times by half compared to bus rides. Furthermore, it helps toreduce long-standing challenges related to road congestion and urban segregation. The ropewaysystem features six strategically located stations connecting the city’s main economic, healthcare,and public service hubs:● Hospital Regional● Libramiento Aeropuerto● Boulevard Industrial● Palacio Municipal● Centro● Parque NacionalBy integrating healthcare facilities, public services, administrative areas, commercial zones, andmajor mobility corridors, the ropeway strengthens connections and improves the daily mobility forthe city.“We are very proud to have built the Teleférico Uruapan, a project that brings people closertogether, shortens distances that once seemed impossible, and transforms the daily lives ofthousands of families. Beyond infrastructure, this system represents new opportunities, timesavings, and a better quality of life for those who use it every day. This project was developedunder the highest technical, safety, and environmental standards, reflecting our commitment tosustainable, inclusive mobility designed for everyone”, said Konstantinos Panagiotou, CEO ofDoppelmayr Mexico.High-capacity, accessible public transportThe new system operates with 91 state-of-the-art OMEGA V cabins and has a capacity of up to1,500 passengers per hour per direction, enabling it to transport approximately 54,000 people perday. To ensure broad accessibility, the fare has been set at MXN $11 (0.54 EUR), positioning thesystem as an efficient, accessible, and inclusive public transportation solution for all citizens.Driving social and environmental transformationBeyond improving mobility, the Teleférico Uruapan is already contributing to the regeneration ofpublic spaces and strengthening community life throughout the city.● Community spaces: Each station incorporates public services such as an interactivemuseum, sports facilities, and municipal service areas, transforming stations into vibrantneighborhood hubs.● Strengthening local commerce: The ropeway boosts local economic activity throughthe development of a new market in the western part of the city, creating newopportunities for small businesses and local producers.● Safety and sustainability: The implementation of Safe Pathways (Senderos Seguros)ensures protected pedestrian access to the stations, while the ropeway’s 100% electricdrive eliminates local emissions, contributing to improved air quality and a healthier urbanenvironment in Uruapan.Factbox:10-MGD Teleférico UruapanCustomer: Gobierno del Estado de MichoacánLocation: Uruapan, Michoacán (MEX)Stations: 6Inclined Length: 8,000 mVertical rise: 123 mCapacity: 1,500 p/hSpeed: 21.6 km/hCabins: 91 OMEGA V cabins for 10 passengers eachTravel time: 27 minutes (up to 50% reduction compared to bus travel)Travel cost: $11 MNX (0.54 EUR)Opening: April 2026

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Kategorie: Lifts under construction and projects
Datum: 05.07.2026, 18:41:29