Câble C1: Île-de-France's first urban cable car nears completion
Île-de-France Mobilités, the transport authority for the Paris region and a member of the POLIS network, is advancing the Câble C1 project, an innovative urban cable car system set to become the first of its kind in the Île-de-France region.
This initiative aims to improve connectivity between the municipalities of Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton, and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, addressing the pressing need for efficient public transport solutions in densely populated areas with complex urban landscapes.
The Câble C1 will span approximately 4.5 kilometres, featuring five strategically located stations: Pointe du Lac in Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes (Plage Bleue), Valenton (Le Château), La Végétale (La Fontaine Saint-Martin) in Limeil-Brévannes, and Villa Nova in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. Each station is designed to be fully accessible, accommodating passengers with reduced mobility and cyclists, thereby promoting inclusive and multimodal transportation options.
One of the project's advantages is its capacity to traverse urban obstacles such as railway lines and congested roads, offering a direct link to Metro Line 8 at Créteil – Pointe du Lac. This connection is expected to substantially reduce travel times; for instance, the journey from Villeneuve-Saint-Georges to Créteil will be shortened to 18 minutes, compared to the current 40-minute bus ride.
The cable car system is engineered for high efficiency, with cabins departing every 30 seconds during peak hours. Each cabin will provide seating for ten passengers, ensuring a comfortable experience. The system is projected to serve approximately 11,000 passengers daily, effectively alleviating traffic congestion and contributing to environmental sustainability by operating on electric power.
Financial backing for the Câble C1 project is a collaborative effort: the Île-de-France region is contributing 49% of the funding, the Val-de-Marne Department 30%, and the French State 21%. Île-de-France Mobilités is overseeing the project's execution and will finance the cable cars and operational costs entirely.
Construction started in late 2022 with preparatory work in Créteil, and the project is on track for completion by 2025.
