The Portland Aerial Tramway is a commuter bi-cable aerial tramway (two cars) servicing the Oregon Health & Science University (Operated by them) and owned by City of Portland. Distance travelled is 1,000m climbing to elevation of 150m. Travel time is 3 minutes. Build cost US$57 million (4 x the budget). Opened 15 December, 2006. Photos from 17 June, 2016.
South Waterfront Station
South Waterfront Station and Bike Hire/Storage
South Waterfront Station Ticket Vending (No Coins or Notes)(Free for staff and patients)
Arriving at Top Station which is freestanding from the hospital so no vibrations during surgery
Top Station connected by bridge to level 9 of Hospital
Looking down to South Waterfront. The two cars can just be seen passing in distance
View of the sole 60 metre intermediate tower
Car arriving at South Waterfront. In foreground is the single direction track for the North South (NS) Portland Street Car
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