Cable Cars to Nowhere: A Cautionary Tale for Africa's Urban Planners The collapse of Madagascar's ambitious cable car project in Antananarivo serves as a warning sign for urban planners across the continent.
Grand infrastructure projects are not a silver bullet solution for traffic congestion and urban development, despite their initial appeal.
The cable car system was hailed as a "landmark moment," comparable to France building the Eiffel Tower, by former President Andry Rajoelina. However, its design failed to address the fundamental issue of affordability.