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Shuler's gondolas a gridlock cure

September 29, 2001
Source: National Post
Original story - link verified on September 29, 2001

Running a string of gondolas along a cable strung down main street could ease traffic congestion in this resort town, the Mayor contends. "Everybody I talk to about it starts laughing hysterically," Dennis Shuler said. "Then, after about 30 seconds it's, 'Gosh, maybe ...' and after a minute they're saying it's worth a serious look." Banff faces massive traffic jams during tourist season when 20,000 visitors flood in. "Once you look at all the costs associated with not doing it, it starts to make sense," he sai

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