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The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway in New York City that spans the East River and connects Roosevelt Island to Manhattan. It is the only commuter aerial tramway in North America. It was out of service for about four and a half months after an incident on April 18, 2006, in which the operating mechanism lost power, stranding both cabins, one above the river, the other above midtown Manhattan. The tram reopened on September 1, 2006.

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  • The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway in New York City that spans the East River and connects Roosevelt Island to Manhattan. It is the only commuter aerial tramway in North America. It was out of service for about four and a half months after an incident on April 18, 2006, in which the operating mechanism lost power, stranding both cabins, one above the river, the other above midtown Manhattan. The tram reopened on September 1, 2006.
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  • The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway in New York City that spans the East River and connects Roosevelt Island to Manhattan. It is the only commuter aerial tramway in North America. It was out of service for about four and a half months after an incident on April 18, 2006, in which the operating mechanism lost power, stranding both cabins, one above the river, the other above midtown Manhattan. The tram reopened on September 1, 2006. Over 26 million passengers have used the tram since it began operation in 1976. Each cabin has a capacity of up to 125 people and makes approximately 115 trips per day. The tram moves at about 16 miles per hour (28 km/h) and travels 3,100 feet (1 km) in 4.5 minutes. At its peak it climbs to 250 feet (76 m) above the East River as it follows its route on the north side of the Queensboro Bridge. Two cabins make the run at fifteen minute intervals from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. (3:30 a.m. on weekends) and continuously during rush hours. The tram is operated by Interfac on behalf of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New York (RIOC). RIOC is a state public benefit corporation created in 1984 to run services on the island.
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