Roosevelt Island Tramway Emergency Stoppage Update

April 9, 2019

At 3:27 PM on Tuesday, April 9^th the south cabin of the Roosevelt Island Tramway was halted mid-trip above the East River, for approximately 10 minutes due to the emergency stop button being activated by a passenger on the Manhattan Tramway s...

Update to Roosevelt Island Tramway Maintenance Project

ROOSEVELT ISLAND – (February 22, 2019) Leitner-POMA, operators of the Roosevelt Island Tramway and the entity responsible for scheduled maintenance work, have notified the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) that, due to safety concern...

Field Usage Updates For Soccer Enthusiasts While Octagon Field Is Offline

ROOSEVELT ISLAND – (February 1, 2019) The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation announced several new field usage policies today to provide more options for outdoor play while the Octagon Field is under renovation.

RIOC policy changes:

• All permit...

Two-Part Major Tram Overhaul to Begin February 14th

The Roosevelt Island Tram is scheduled to undergo two major maintenance projects that will reduce operating service to one cabin only beginning on February 14th and continuing for at least 12 weeks, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) announ...

Update to Roosevelt Island Tramway Maintenance Project

ROOSEVELT ISLAND – (February 22, 2019) Leitner-POMA, operators of the Roosevelt Island Tramway and the entity responsible for scheduled maintenance work, have notified the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) that, due to safety concerns, there w...

Two-Part Major Tram Overhaul to Begin February 14th

The Roosevelt Island Tram is scheduled to undergo two major maintenance projects that will reduce operating service to one cabin only beginning on February 14th and continuing for at least 12 weeks, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) announ...