Along the east coast of the island country of Madagascar sits the Canal des Pangalanes, a canal that parallels the Indian Ocean coastline.
Baltic Waterways: Pathway to the Atlantic via international waters
The Baltic Waterways are the only exit from the Baltic Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, proving to be a passage of strategic significance.
Israel/India Flights: Circuitous routes based on diplomatic tensions
Until recently, flights from Tel Aviv to India were required to take a circuitous route around “unfriendly” countries to reach their final destinations. Recent improvements in diplomatic relations have improved this significantly.
Senegambia Bridge: Reducing the drive from a day to 5 hours
The Senegambia Bridge, opened in 2019, connects the northern and southern parts of Senegal and runs through the country of The Gambia.
Winter Park Express: From city to slope in under 3 hours
The Winter Park Express service is one of the only in the country to offer train directly to the slopes from Denver to Winter Park Resort.
DCA Perimeter Rule: Only routes under 1,250 miles…with 10 exceptions
DCA Airport in Washington DC enforces a “perimeter rule” stating that only flights under 1,250 miles are allowed to depart from the airport.
Arctic Bridge: Direct shipping route through the north pole
The Arctic Bridge is a “figurative” bridge – more a shipping link between North American and Europe/Asia with ending points in the northern Russian city of Murmansk and in the Northern Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba.
Mi Teleférico: Traveling over La Paz, Bolivia by cable car
La Paz, Bolivia is home to a cable car system called Mi Teleférico, introduced in the 2010s to alleviate transit issues.
Teleférico do Alemão: Riding above the favelas of Rio
Teleférico do Alemão is a gondola lift service that operated from 2011 to 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Alaska Marine Highway System: A highway system…for boats
Alaska is connected to the “lower 48” not through roads, but through the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)