Operational Plan
The steps to success
Currently, the SkyTran system is in early development. We want to begin the construction of a 0.5 to 5.0 mile
full scale operational test track with all working functions of the
SkyTran system. Ideally, the full scale test track will
be part of the initial implementation of an extended SkyTran
system. SkyTran is currently financed by private
sources. Future funding will come from companies and/or
government entities wanting to implement SkyTran systems instead of
Light Rail, trains and bus type mass transportation systems.
SkyTran, Incorporated
SkyTran can totally fulfill a commuters transportation
needs
Since SkyTran's direct competition is very limited (there are no
other directly comparable transportation systems currently in or
near operation), our biggest challenge lies in communicating the
benefits that SkyTran has over all other forms of transportation.
Currently, SkyTran is beginning to respond to several USA
transportation systems’ requests for proposals. As future
opportunities arise outside the USA, SkyTran will not hesitate to
participate in these markets also.
The SkyTran Personal/Mass Transportation System can
ideally be implemented in one or more of the following
fashions:
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A) SkyTran instead of light rail
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Cities currently planning to budget $30 million to $64
million per mile for light rail systems would do well to
consider a SkyTran system for a fraction of
the cost. SkyTran can move more people per day along
that line at much faster, steady 100 mph speeds and create
a positive income stream for the city (rather than a forever
tax drain as currently needed to subsidize ridership on
buses, light rail and trains).
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B) Citywide, 3D SkyTran grids
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The true utility of a SkyTran system shines once a city
installs many parallel, interlinked, North-South and
East-West SkyTran lines on a one mile grid spacing.
Surprisingly, the total investment required is usually less
than the amount proposed to install one short light rail
line through just one section of the typical city! The
result will be 100 mph commuting speeds from any spot in the
city to any other spot. (A citywide SkyTran grid
provides a huge benefit to all — not just those who live
close to one light rail station and have a destination close
to another light rail station.)
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C) Special SkyTran service
for stadium events
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Cities with established SkyTran grids could add special
SkyTran systems that can move huge numbers of people rapidly
in and out of special event locations. Major sporting
events, rock concerts, monster truck shows, etc. typically
require moving 30,000 to 70,000 or more people into and out
of the stadium area as fast as possible. A properly
designed SkyTran Stadium system can have 50,000 people
cruising their way home at 100 mph in less than 30
minutes! No more spending 20 minutes crawling in
a car just to get out of the parking lot!
SkyTran also means a 75% reduction in stadium land purchases
formerly needed just for parking automobiles.
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D) Multiple point SkyTran service
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Specialized applications also exist for amusement parks and
retail areas; between hotels and airports; and between
attractions and parking. Because of SkyTran speeds,
much lower outlying parking becomes cost effective.
Close by, expensive, multiple story parking structures are
no longer required.
While Multiple Point Service is effective to help SkyTran
become established, once city wide SkyTran 3D grids are
established, they will be moot as people will prefer 100 mph
SkyTran travel over cars and the associated parking problems
to get directly to and from these areas.
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E) Intercity SkyTran Routes
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Again, States planning to budget huge amounts
for high speed trains for Inter-city travel should consider
SkyTran systems for a fraction of the cost. On-demand
100 mph travel will always beat 150-mph trains, which are
running only on appointed schedules and are making several
station stops in between. When two cities already have
completed SkyTran grids installed, then SkyTran
point-to-point, non-stop, 100 mph travel for distances up to
500 miles equates to airplane travel times.
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See subsequent pages for the cost and time saving details
associated with each of the above scenarios or just click on
any of the titles for a direct link.
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No other existing transportation technology makes sense for every
one of these normally dissimilar transportation situations. As
mentioned earlier, SkyTran makes the concept of intermodal
transportation and "transfers" (which has been so popular
with train, light rail and bus proponents) utterly obsolete!
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