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A mass transportation system for efficiently transporting a plurality of passengers along a predetermined path from a loading station to an unloading station. The transportation system generally includes a support structure, a track positioned above ground level via the support structure, and a carr

A mass transportation system for efficiently transporting a plurality of passengers along a predetermined path from a loading station to an unloading station. The transportation system generally includes a support structure, a track positioned above ground level via the support structure, and a carrier vehicle operable along the track. A first control module operable by a passenger is located outside the carrier vehicle upon a loading station for signaling the carrier vehicle to stop along the track at the loading station and a second control module operable by the passenger is located inside the carrier vehicle for signaling the carrier vehicle to stop along the track at an unloading station.

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1. A transportation system, comprising: a support structure;a horizontal track connected to said support structure, wherein said track is positioned above ground level;wherein said track includes a primary lane, a first bypass lane, and a second bypass lane, wherein said first bypass lane and said s

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A transportation system, comprising: a support structure;a horizontal track connected to said support structure, wherein said track is positioned above ground level;wherein said track includes a primary lane, a first bypass lane, and a second bypass lane, wherein said first bypass lane and said second bypass lane are connected to said primary lane;a loading station accessible from said first bypass lane;an unloading station accessible from said second bypass lane;wherein said first bypass lane travels off said primary lane prior to said loading station and wherein said first bypass lane merges with said primary lane after said loading station;wherein said second bypass lane travels off said primary lane prior to said unloading station and wherein said second bypass lane merges with said primary lane after said unloading station;a carrier vehicle connected to said horizontal track, wherein said carrier vehicle is operable along said primary lane, said first bypass lane, and said second bypass lane of said track;a first control module located outside said carrier vehicle at said loading station for signaling said carrier vehicle to stop along said first bypass lane at said loading station; anda second control module located inside said carrier vehicle for signaling said carrier vehicle to stop along said second bypass lane at said unloading station;wherein said horizontal track is comprised of a plurality of cables arranged in a tri-symmetrical orientation; said carrier vehicle includes a plurality of wheels to travel along said series of cables and said plurality of wheels angle inwardly. 2. The transportation system of claim 1, wherein said horizontal track comprises a plurality of horizontal tracks, wherein said plurality of horizontal tracks are interconnected. 3. The transportation system of claim 1, wherein said horizontal track adjusts to direct said carrier vehicle from said primary lane to said first bypass lane and said second bypass lane. 4. The transportation system of claim 1, wherein said first control module is comprised of a call button operable by a passenger of said carrier vehicle. 5. The transportation system of claim 1, wherein said second control module is comprised of a series of buttons operable by a passenger of said carrier vehicle. 6. The transportation system of claim 1, wherein said horizontal track includes an electrical cable to distribute electrical energy to said carrier vehicle to power said carrier vehicle. 7. The transportation system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of wheels suspend said carrier vehicle from said plurality of cables. 8. The transportation system of claim 1, wherein said carrier vehicle includes a weight sensor to limit a number of passengers within said carrier vehicle. 9. The transportation system of claim 1, wherein said support structure includes a pair of spaced apart vertical columns and a horizontal structure connecting said vertical columns. 10. The transportation system of claim 9, wherein said track is suspended from said horizontal structure. 11. The transportation system of claim 10, wherein said carrier vehicle is suspended from said track. 12. The transportation system of claim 1, wherein said carrier vehicle maintains a predetermined distance between said carrier vehicle and a second carrier vehicle, wherein said predetermined distance is comprised of a distance that prevents overloading of said support structure. 13. A mass transportation system, comprising: a support structure;a horizontal track suspended from said support structure, wherein said track is positioned above ground level;wherein said track includes a primary lane, a first bypass lane, and a second bypass lane, wherein said first bypass lane and said second bypass lane are connected to said primary lane;a loading station accessible from said first bypass lane;an unloading station accessible from said second bypass lane;wherein said first bypass lane travels off said primary lane prior to said loading station and wherein said first bypass lane merges with said primary lane after said loading station;wherein said second bypass lane travels off said primary lane prior to said unloading station and wherein said second bypass lane merges with said primary lane after said unloading station;a carrier vehicle suspended from said horizontal track, wherein said carrier vehicle is operable along said primary lane, said first bypass lane, and said second bypass lane of said track;a first control module located outside said carrier vehicle at said loading station for signaling said carrier vehicle to stop along said first bypass lane at said loading station; anda second control module located inside said carrier vehicle for signaling said carrier vehicle to stop along said second bypass lane at said unloading station;wherein said horizontal track is comprised of a plurality of cables arranged in a tri-symmetrical orientation; said carrier vehicle includes a plurality of wheels to travel along said series of cables and said plurality of wheels angle inwardly. 14. The transportation system of claim 13, wherein said horizontal track comprises a plurality of horizontal tracks, wherein said plurality of horizontal tracks are interconnected. 15. The transportation system of claim 13, wherein said horizontal track adjusts to direct said carrier vehicle from said primary lane to said first bypass lane and said second bypass lane. 16. The transportation system of claim 13, wherein said carrier vehicle maintains a predetermined distance between said carrier vehicle and a second carrier vehicle, wherein said predetermined distance is comprised of a distance that prevents overloading of said support structure. 17. A mass transportation system, comprising: a support structure;a horizontal track connected to said support structure, wherein said track is positioned above ground level;wherein said track includes a primary lane, a first bypass lane, and a second bypass lane, wherein said first bypass lane and said second bypass lane are connected to said primary lane;a loading station accessible from said first bypass lane;an unloading station accessible from said second bypass lane;wherein said first bypass lane travels off said primary lane prior to said loading station and wherein said first bypass lane merges with said primary lane after said loading station;wherein said second bypass lane travels off said primary lane prior to said unloading station and wherein said second bypass lane merges with said primary lane after said unloading station;a carrier vehicle connected to said horizontal track, wherein said carrier vehicle is operable along said primary lane, said first bypass lane, and said second bypass lane of said track;a first control module located outside said carrier vehicle at said loading station for signaling said carrier vehicle to stop along said first bypass lane at said loading station; anda second control module located inside said carrier vehicle for signaling said carrier vehicle to stop along said second bypass lane at said unloading station;wherein said horizontal track comprises a plurality of horizontal tracks, wherein said plurality of horizontal tracks are interconnected;wherein said horizontal track adjusts to direct said carrier vehicle from said primary lane to said first bypass lane and said second bypass lane;wherein said first control module is comprised of a call button operable by a passenger of said carrier vehicle;wherein said second control module is comprised of a series of buttons operable by a passenger of said carrier vehicle;wherein said horizontal track includes an electrical cable to distribute electrical energy to said carrier vehicle to power said carrier vehicle;wherein said horizontal track is comprised of a plurality of cables arranged in a tri-symmetrical orientation;wherein said carrier vehicle includes a plurality of wheels to travel along said series of cables;wherein said plurality of wheels angle inwardly;wherein said plurality of wheels suspend said carrier vehicle from said plurality of cables;wherein said carrier vehicle includes a weight sensor to limit a number of passengers within said carrier vehicle;wherein said carrier vehicle maintains a predetermined distance between said carrier vehicle and a second carrier vehicle, wherein said predetermined distance is comprised of a distance that prevents overloading of said support structure;wherein said support structure includes a pair of spaced apart vertical columns and a horizontal structure connecting said vertical columns;wherein said track is suspended from said horizontal structure;wherein said carrier vehicle is suspended from said track.