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The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Roosevelt Island to the Upper East Side of Manhattan.The tramway is the first commuter aerial tramway in the U.S., having opened on May 17, 1976, to serve residential developments on Roosevelt Island.
The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation operates the Roosevelt Island Tram and the Red Bus, which connects the tram to island locations. [5] The bus service started charging a small fare in 1991; [6] the fare was completely removed in 2014. [5]
An aerial tram route, the Roosevelt Island Tramway, was opened in May 1976 as a "temporary" connection to Manhattan. [13] The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation was formed in 1984 to develop the island, but was not successful until October 1989 when the subway station opened along with the rest of the 63rd Street Line.
The Roosevelt Island Racquet Club is located near the Roosevelt Island Tramway stop [421] [422] and was developed in the early 1990s, with 11 courts underneath a pair of domes. [277] [422] Also next to the tram stop is the Sportspark indoor recreation center, with a studio, swimming pool, gym, and recreation room. [423]
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The Roosevelt Island Tramway in New York City was the first aerial tramway in North America used by commuters as a mode of mass transit (See Transportation in New York City). Passengers pay with the same farecard used for the New York City Subway.
Roosevelt Island Tramway. The Roosevelt Island Tramway in New York City is one of three aerial tramways in North America used by commuters as a mode of mass transit (the Portland Aerial Tram and the Telluride-Mountain Village Gondola being the others).
The Roosevelt Island Tramway crossing the East River. Built in 1976 to shuttle island residents to Midtown, the Roosevelt Island Tramway was originally intended to be a temporary commuter link for use until a subway station was established for the island. However, when the subway finally connected to Roosevelt Island in 1989, the tram was too ...