Treasures of New York
Roosevelt Island Tramway
6/29/2018 | 5m 10s
Roosevelt Island Tramway: one of the most unique modes of public transportation
Opened in 1976 as a temporary means of transportation, the Roosevelt Island Tramway has become a fixture of the East River skyline.This unique mode of public transit carries riders between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island, climbing 272 feet above the East River.
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Treasures of New York is a local public television program presented by WLIW PBS
Treasures of New York
Roosevelt Island Tramway
6/29/2018 | 5m 10s
Opened in 1976 as a temporary means of transportation, the Roosevelt Island Tramway has become a fixture of the East River skyline.This unique mode of public transit carries riders between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island, climbing 272 feet above the East River.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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