Urban Mobility Concepts

noun a cable railway, especially one on a mountainside, in which a cable attached to a pair of tramcars provides the traction.

adjective relating to or denoting a funicular.

• The funicular is a type of cable railway used to transport passengers up steep inclines.
• Let's take the funicular up to the top of the mountain for a great view!
• I heard the funicular ride is a cool way to get to the top without hiking.
• The funicular represents the gradual ascent to success in our journey through life.

noun a vehicle, usually a car, that is hired to transport passengers to a specific destination for a fare

• I hailed a taxi to take me to the airport.
• Let's grab a taxi to get to the party on time.
• I'm gonna hop in a taxi to meet my friends downtown.
• Taking a taxi in this situation would be like taking the easy way out.

noun a walkway, typically at an airport, that transports people horizontally or on a slight incline

adjective describing the type of walkway that is in motion

• The airport terminal is equipped with a moving walkway to help passengers reach their gates faster.
• Hey, let's take the moving walkway to get to the other side of the mall quickly!
• I love riding the magic carpet in the airport, it's like a moving walkway but cooler.
• Life is like a moving walkway, sometimes you just have to go with the flow and let things carry you forward.