Portland Aerial Tramway

2003

The Portland Aerial Tramway connects university facilities with city areas, integrating infrastructure, urbanism, and architectural design. It operates with two tram cabins on a double track system, accommodating bikes and wheelchairs. The route runs from an upper terminal, through an intermediate tower, to a lower terminal in the South Waterfront District.

Key information

Client

Portland Aerial Tramway inc.

Location

Portland, United States

Status

Design

Sectors

Infrastructure

Services

Architecture

Urban

Programmes

Public competition for the design of an aerial tramway with end buildings, support towers and a urban integration plan

Building scale

Aerial tram span approx. 1,000 m