That venue gets as many as 250-thousand visitors each year. The closest tramway is the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque. The tramway would also bring tourist dollars to the Borderland. Mcvay tells ABC-7 she would ride the tramway once again. But it really depends on the funding, like everything else,” said Telles. We’re in design, getting close to the completion of design. “We’re hoping that in the next five years, we get something done,” said Blanco. So the big question on many minds is when will the tramway be up and running? We don’t want folks going up there on an outdated amenity and then something dangerous happens,” said Senator Blanco. Telles says that it will include a whole new tram with cables leading to the new viewing area.ĬRRMA is talking to tramway providers to design a new, safer tramway. “That’s huge because right now, when folks would go up to the existing aerial station if you’ve ever been up there, it's an actual operating radio tower, right? So you’re walking around, there’s signs about radiation, and it’s not a hugely inviting location. So this new one is gonna be just for patrons,” said Telles. Renovations will include moving the top public viewing area away from tv antennas to a new public viewing area. Telles says the upgrades will be done in three phases, the first affecting the tramway base when the entire visitor’s parking lot will be redone, along with a new gift shop and ticket office. The Wyler Aerial Tramway at Franklin Mountains State Park features an aerial cable car situated on acres of rugged mountain and rock formations on the east side. “It will still be owned and operated by parks, but RMA will step in to do the design and construction, “ said Raymond Telles, executive director of the CRRMA. Texas Parks and Wildlife is partnering with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority or CRRMA. State Senator Blanco is working with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which runs the tramway. And obviously, we’re gonna explore other areas of funding.” said State Senator Cesar Blanco. We’re shooting for another 10 million this legislative session.
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