Are you ready for the AC SkyJeep? Several units of the aerial gondolas to be used for the highly anticipated Cagayan de Oro Cable Car System or the Metro CDO Aerial Mass Transport System, have been spotted at a warehouse in Opol, Misamis Oriental. This innovative transport solution is designed to alleviate traffic congestion and improve mobility in Cagayan de Oro City. The proposed cable car system is also expected to boost local tourism by offering visitors a unique and scenic way to experience the city from above.
Shown below are five (5) AC SkyJeep gondolas, each with a capacity of six passengers. Seven of these gondolas are currently stored at a warehouse in Opol, Misamis Oriental. According to sources, a much larger gondola that can accommodate 10 passengers, is at a compound in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. Sources onsite revealed the cable cars have been at the site since last year, awaiting deployment for the upcoming Metro CDO Aerial Mass Transport System,
Two of the gondolas already bear the AC SkyJeep logo.
Stickers found inside the units revealed these are from CWA Constructions SA, a company based in Switzerland engaged in the manufacture of cableway and rail vehicles.
These 2 gondolas are undergoing repainting works.
Six people can comfortably fit in one cable car or a total of 480 kgs.
Here’s the proposed route of the Cagayan de Oro Cable Car System. As shown below, there will be five (5) stations that will be implemented in three phases:
- Phase 1 – Masterson (near SM City Uptown), Paseo (downtown)
- Phase 2 – Gaisano Lumbia (Uptown)
- Phase 3 – Cogon (Hayes Street), CM Recto
The estimated travel times between stations are as follows:
- Gaisano Uptown – Masterson (6 minutes)
- Masterson – Paseo (8-9 minutes)
- Paseo – Cogon
- Cogon – CM Recto (4 minutes)
The approach from Masterson to Paseo Station is said to have most scenic view. By the way, Gondola Interval is 15-20 seconds.
The City Government of Cagayan de Oro had earlier recommended that the Cable Car System Project be funded by private investors. In this case, Engr. Elpie Paras serves as the main proponent of the proposal. During earlier presentations, it was mentioned that once the project receives approval, construction could be finished within two years.
Watch this video on cable car technology.
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