Texas cities look to cable cars to beat congestion

Five North Texas cities – Dallas, Arlington, Frisco, DeSoto and Plano – are evaluating an autonomous elevated cable and rail mobility system aimed at relieving traffic congestion.

Google spin-off Swyft Cities is currently working with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to identify potential locations for the first US installations.

Vehicles would operate on-demand, and Swyft Cities claims the 'Whoosh' network can be built “at a cost far below” conventional transit projects.

“The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and Regional Transportation Council have a history of meeting transportation challenges with innovative technologies,” said Michael Mo...