Tram and Queensboro Bridge Praised by the New York Times as 'the most exciting view in New York City!', the four minute trip by tram to Roosevelt Island offers spectacular viers of Manhattan The Roosevelt Island tram began operating in 1976 and is the only aerial commuter tram in the country. Each cabin accommodates a capacity of 125 people, taking approximately 115 trips per day, and about 100 on weekends. The trams shuffle along at 16 miles per hour, climbing to a peak of 250 feet above the East River. [November 2004] please donate! copyright/licensing

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