Each stop needs its own entry and exit beams, so that stopping cars won t be in each other s way. One alternative to have the stop on a parallel beam would be to have the stop at streetlevel . This would also be a solution for cars not equipped with the elevator to lower them down. This would result in a saving of both space and number of poles. The traction of the propulsion car and the strenth of its motor are limiting factors when it comes to how steep beams are allowed to climb.
Traction is only an issue when asynchronous motors for propelling the wheels are used.
In this case, the slope of the beams are limited to 5 o . Sloping beams near ground require space that cannot be used for other purposes. It takes about 100 meters for a beam sloping 5 o to reach a height of 5 meters. Industries, warehouses and stores are but a few of all those who could have great use of this service. If a beam-carried transport network of this kind is implemented on a big scale, there would be a need for several thousand cars.