Stray Voltage Investigation Being Conducted By Con Ed and RIOC At Roosevelt Island Tram Station

Image of Roosevelt Island Tram Station Area Being Investigated By Con Ed For Stray Voltage

Yesterday, I asked Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Vice President of Operations Fernando Martinez:

Several readers have asked why the Con Ed cones and yellow warning tape have been placed around light poles on both sides of the Roosevelt Island Tram Plaza for the last couple of weeks?

Is there a stray voltage problem in this area or is it something else?

Thank you.

and received this reply from RIOC's Press Spokesperson:

Con Edison is currently investigating the source of a stray voltage near the Roosevelt Island Tram Station. A Con Edison work crew is on the scene and is working with the RIOC Engineering Department to determine the cause of the problem.

Later in the day, RIOC sent out the following advisory:

Con Edison is currently investigating the source of a stray voltage near the Roosevelt Island Tram Station. A Con Edison work crew is on the scene and is working with the RIOC Engineering Department to determine the cause of the problem.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

Image of Con Ed Cones Around Roosevelt Island Tram Station Light Pole

Con Ed has been investigating stray voltage in the vicinity since last May 25 as reported by Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department.

5/25/2012 R/O 405 Main St Numerous Con Edison cones observed covering five manhole covers, four light poles and one RIOC muni meter as they discovered stray voltage and would return later in the day to correct the condition.

More on Roosevelt Island stray voltage from previous posts.