OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — Ocean City visitors could soon have another way to get around while taking in the sights.
A developer is proposing an aerial tram would glide 50 to 85 feet above the boardwalk from the inlet to 27th St., offering views of the ocean, beach and bay. The tram would run daily from April to October.
Skyline Ocean City is being proposed by Trey Winstead, who has also proposed a similar tram for Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The developer’s proposal says financing is already in place and a presentation for city officials is expected in the next few weeks.
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No, absolutely not. At least until we see an artists rendering of what it would be. Over the boardwalk, would that not block views from the hotels and increase noise?
ReplyDeleteHow will they pay for it? The Town has already replaced as many American workers with foreigners as they could (to avoid unemployment tax expenses).
ReplyDeletehorrible idea, who even thought twice about that.....lets put up a few windmills and cell phone towers while we're at it
ReplyDeleteI think cell phone towers would be awesome. Windmills are cool too. As far as blocking the views from hotels...who cares! Maybe all the New Jersey people will go somewhere else! I do agree that we need much more information before making any kind of decision. I think it might be pretty cool though. Although i probably would not be able to use it. Ocean City has gone to the white trash dark side and i wait until the tourist leave to visit.
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Waste of money.
ReplyDeleteIf it's privately funded, I'm all for it. I got to ride on an air tram at the San Diego wild animal park a few years back, and loved it(although the SD wild animal park itself trumps anything OC has to offer). First, it's very quiet. You can't hear it running if you're on the ground whatsover. Second, tourists will jump at it, no matter if it's 10-20$ a ride. I wouldn't want it if it's funded publicly, but if it is a private venture, go for it.
ReplyDeleteFrom the looks of a lot of people on the boardwalk the last thing they need to do is ride.
ReplyDeleteAt least walk while you eat your fries.