One of our more faithful WCF readers, Moroni McConkie, has suggested that I install a reader poll this morning.He writes:
"Will the Forum conduct a poll on the issue of gondolas as effective public transportation, quite apart from the tourism angle? The cheerleading on this issue distracts us from counting the votes. Incidentally, has the prophet spoken on this yet?"
I think that's a flippin' fine idea, brother McConkie; and I thank you for the suggestion.
For those who are unfamiliar with cable-based transportation systems, I'd suggest a quick perusal of yesterday's main article and comments. There exists some confusion about the characteristics of "trams" and "gondolas," which are two different and distinct types of cable transport systems. In this connection, WCF regular UTmorMAN posted some commentary yesterday that is instructive on that issue. You'll also find some excellent general discussion of the peculiarities and drawbacks of gondola systems there.
Remember too, this poll is intended to address only that segment of the proposed system which would connect the downtown Ogden intermodal hub with the WSU campus, and not the upper "leg," which would run up the mountain from the WSU campus to Snow Basin.
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