When you think of transportation in Venice the first thing that comes to mind is a water taxi, gondola, vaporetto, or some other form of water transportation. But yet, a bridge connects the mainland to the island of Venice. Trains and cars arrive and make their way to the train station, the bus station, and a parking garage. So cars are allowed to arrive at the Tronchetto, and that’s where this next mode of transportation comes in handy.
Although not a form of water transport, the People Mover in Venice is a modern transportation system, which began operations in 2010.
Basically a small monorail, this automated transportation system consists of a driverless elevated train, similar to those in large airports.
The People Mover shuttles passengers between three locations: the Marittima port station, where cruise ships dock; the Piazzale Roma, the major transportation hub of the city; and the artificial island of Tronchetto, with its large car parking garages and bus parking lots. There is only one route and three stops.
The system is comprised of two 4-car trains, and each train can accommodate 200 passengers. The entire journey lasts three minutes.
Reasonably priced, one-way ticket prices cost €1,50 per person and can be purchased with cash or credit cards at ticket vending machines near the entrances to the People Mover. Tickets must be validated by scanning them on the automated machine at the point of entry. Children up to the age of 6 can ride free, and up to three pieces of luggage per person is permitted.
A door opens, allowing access to the elevator or escalator. The wait time for the next train is just a few minutes.
Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. On Sundays and holidays the hours vary slightly, based on the time of year: April-October, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. November-March, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. I suggest checking the Venice for Visitors website for any up-to-date changes.
In the photo below, you can see the rails high above the stop at Piazzale Roma. 
A little bit of advance research prior to any trip always pays off for a smooth travel experience, and particularly in Venice, where transportation options differ from land destinations.
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