The Hub Tram originally opened on April 3, 2001, and was the first of two automated people mover systems in operation at the airport. Covering a distance of 1,100 feet (340 m), the Hub Tram was designed to quickly transport passengers between the Lindbergh Terminal and the Hub Building where travelers can find rental car service counters, a transit center and a light rail station.
The Hub Tram was originally scheduled to open in Fall 2000, but a computer glitch resulted in postponing its opening. Costing $25 million to complete, the system was constructed by Poma-Otis Transit Company of Farmington, Connecticut.
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