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New Roosevelt Island Tram in NYC

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#1

http://www.gadling.com/2010/11/30/new-roosevelt-island-tram-in-nyc/

gadling.com said:
New Roosevelt Island Tram in NYC

Cities employ myriad modes of transportation for commuters and tourists. From subways to rickshaws to monorails to water taxis, there is no shortages of ingenuity when it comes to moving people around. In 1976, however, New York City became the first city in the world to operate a tram for urban transportation. The Roosevelt Island Tram transported people between Roosevelt Island and east side of midtown Manhattan up until March of 2010 when it was shut down for renovations. Today, a brand new, modern, state-of-the-art tram once again allows commuters and tourists alike to sour over the East River and enjoy views of Manhattan unavailable anywhere else.

Gadling took a ride on the new tram before it even opened to the public. Can urban transportation be exciting? Keep reading to find out.

#2

Surprised trams like this are not more common in crowded situations like this, guess it has to do with # passengers vs costs vs availability for alternate means of transport.