Roosevelt Island Tram
The Roosevelt Island Tramway was built in 1976 as a temporary means for shuttling
commuters from the then-new Roosevelt Island development into Manhattan. It was intended
as a temporary measure until the completion of the subway line, but extensive
delays in the construction of the tunnel coupled with great popularity of the tram
among island residents has kept it around.
The tram was designed by Prentice & Chan and Ohlhausen and built by the Swiss company
Vonroll. It is the only commuter cable car in North America. Cars can hold a maximum of 125
people and the 3,100-foot ride takes about four and a half minutes. The car rises to a maximum
height of 250 feet, giving lovely views of both Roosevelt Island and Manhattan.
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