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History
The original Roosevelt Island aerial tramway - the first tram in the country to be used for urban transportation – was opened in May 1976.
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The New Tram
The Roosevelt Island Tram is once again the most modern urban aerial tramway system in the world; as it had been when first installed in 1976.
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Benefits of Modernization Project
Read about the benefits of the modernization project for Roosevelt Island's tram.
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Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway System Facts
Browse important facts about the Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway System.
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Aerial Tramway Vital Statistics
Read the vital statistics about the tram, including the distance and points that it travels.
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Modernization Project Organization
View the organization of the modernization project and find out who is overseeing the project.