Section 7.421. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this section and § § 7.422—7.432 (relating to single and double reversible aerial tramways), shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Bicable tramway—A tramway which incorporates standing tracks, usually made of wire cable on which the carriers ride.

Double reversible tramway—A tramway in which two cars or two lines of cars oscillate back and forth between the terminals on two separate paths of travel.

Monocable tramway—A tramway which does not incorporate standing tracks on which the carriers ride. The carriers are instead supported as well as propelled by the hauling or traction wire rope.

Single reversible tramway—A tramway in which a single car or line of cars moves back and forth between the terminals on a single path of travel.

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Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 7.422 (relating to applicability); 34 Pa. Code § 7.431 (relating to signs); 34 Pa. Code § 7.441 (relating to definitions); and 34 Pa. Code § 7.461 (relating to definitions).