Tuesday morning, POMA, managers of the Roosevelt Island Tram, began testing on the north cabin. It’s been shut down since July 6th for track rope replacement.

by David Stone

The Roosevelt Island Daily News

• Both Tram cabins are back in service. Somebody tell RIOC, if you can find them.
• Tram Appears Ready for Return to Full Service – and Is
• Plan on Taking the Tram This Weekend? Change Your Plan.
• AM Seawright’s Tram Intervention Is Now Paying Off
• The Tram To Roosevelt Island Update for 2023

Apart from regurgitating its original, inadequate announcement, over and over, RIOC failed to share any information on progress. The expensive but largely AWOL state agency under Governor Kathy Hochul may be operating out of its office in the Dominican Republic and unaware of any Main Street happenings.

Nevertheless, although the testing may indicate progress toward reopening the north cabin, all construction barriers remain in place. Long lines continue during restricted services.

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