Activated to address profound shortcomings a century in the making, the Queens Bus Redesign needs even more time. A complex plan became even more so
Tag: Roosevelt Island transportation
Plan Ahead: No F Train Service Into Manhattan This Weekend
Starting tonight – Friday, August 12th – F Train Service into Manhattan from Roosevelt Island ends for the weekend. F Trains will be rerouted along
City Tweaks Ferry Pricing in Wake of Audit With $4 Tix, But Is It Too Shallow?
The base fare of the New York City Ferry will go up to $4 a ride — with new discounts for seniors and Fair Fare
Comptroller: City Spent Almost Double on Subsidies to Keep NYC Ferry Afloat
Former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s signature NYC Ferry took taxpayers for a pricey ride when city economic development officials underreported its costs by nearly a
New Queens bus routes bring changes for Roosevelt Island
The new Queens bus routes update plans presented in 2019 and savaged by critics. The effect on Roosevelt Island is a clear improvement, but once
Interborough Express Plows Through Past Opposition to Rail Line Reactivation
Gabriel Sandoval, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Jan 23 at 8:13pm ESTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you
NYC Ferry Landing at Roosevelt Island Is Still Closed
On Friday, January 8th, NYC Ferry posted a cryptic message: “Due to a mechanical issue, NYC Ferry service at Roosevelt Island is suspended. We are
The Tram is back at full service, but more work is ahead
RIOC’s vaunted Communications Team failed to tell you, but the Tram is back at full service. The change occurred on Monday, and the news spread
What you need to know about the partial Tram shutdown and alternatives…
A partial Tram shutdown begins Monday, November 15th. Crews will engage in replacing track ropes with an estimated timeframe of six weeks. Adverse weather conditions
The New Tram Elevator Opens on Tuesday, But RIOC Thinks It’s About Foot Traffic Patterns
The new Tram elevator is a big deal. RIOC’s sunk millions, probably too many millions into it, but what makes “pedestrian traffic patterns” the state’s
