July 4, 2023- Holiday Weekend Guidance

July 4^th Holiday Weekend Guidance – Advisory

As we look forward to celebrating Independence Day, the below guidelines will be in effect for the holiday weekend, beginning Sunday, July 2^nd, through Wednesday, July 5^th for island transportation and RIOC-controlled open spaces and facilities: 

TRANSPORTATION:

• Tram - Will run regular weekend service on Sunday 7/2 and regular weekday service on Monday 7/3. Both Trams operating at full capacity. There will be no Tram shuttle bus. 
• Red Bus – The Red Bus will run on its normal weekend schedule on Sun. 7/2 and on a normal weekday schedule on Mon. 7/3. On Tuesday, July 4^th, the Red Bus will run on the weekday schedule from the Octagon to the Tram, and there will be no Octagon Express bus. 
• F Train - Please plan your travel accordingly and visit MTA Info or call 511 for more information. For electronic updates on F Train service, sign up for MTA Alerts at MyMTAAlerts.
• CitiBike – No stations available from Monday, July 3^rd until Wednesday morning, July 5^th. 
• NYC Ferry Service - Please note that ferry service across all routes will end early at 5:54PM on Tuesday, July 4th. For more info, go to: Ferry Schedules

PARKING:

Please be aware of the following guidance for island parking and vehicular traffic: 

Beginning Sunday, July 2^nd at 11 PM through Wednesday, July 5th at 8 AM, there will be no street parking south of the R.I. Tram station. Additionally, parking restrictions will be implemented in the following areas:

• From the Meditation Lawn to 250 Main Street on the West side (In the vicinity of 250 - 281 Main Street). 
• Around the entire Cornell Tech Campus (East /West Loop Roads and North/South Loop Roads) 

On Tuesday, July 4^th:

• Between 12 PM – 3 PM residents will only be permitted to travel North bound from the helix and into the Motorgate.
• Residents who need to park in Motorgate should arrive no later than 3 PM on Monday, July 4th to secure admittance into the garage. Monthly pass holders will have access to their reserved spots with proper ID beyond 3 PM.
• At 3 PM, there will be NO vehicular traffic on the island, EXCEPT emergency vehicles.
• Visitor parking at the Motorgate Garage will be limited to ensure adequate parking for residents and patrons with a monthly permit. Residents without a monthly access card should be prepared to show proof of residency when approaching the Roosevelt Island Bridge at Vernon Boulevard.  

FACILITY & PARK CLOSURES 

Monday, July 3^rd:

• Southpoint Park will be closed all day

Tuesday, July 4^TH:

• All RIOC administrative offices
• South Point Park
• Four Freedoms Park, unless you have a valid ticket to the Fireworks event
• Sportspark will be closed all day

In addition, the Public Safety Department (PSD) will be patrolling the island with extra patrols focusing on parks, recreation, and transportation areas.

Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend!