Friday, April 23, 2021

Roosevelt Island Transportation This Weekend - F Train Service To And From Manhattan, R Train Too, Tram Social Distancing Limit of 55 Riders, Ferry Service And Citibike Too - But Watch Out For Street Cracks and Potholes

According to the MTA, there will be Roosevelt Island F Train service to and from Manhattan this weekend.

R train service too.

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:

While we continue to follow social distancing and align our operations with New York Forward guidance, we also continue to incrementally increase the number of passengers permitted on the Tram. Tram capacity will increase on Monday, March 8th, from 35 to 55 passengers per cabin, and we will continue to assess and gradually increase ridership in phases. We understand the need for this mode of transportation, however, the health and safety of our riders and operators are our priority. We appreciate your cooperation.

Here's the NYC Ferry Roosevelt Island Astoria Route Schedule which extends to East 90th street on the Upper East Side.   

And Roosevelt Island Ciibike docking stations too.  But watch out for the cracks in street and potholes.

UPDATE 5 PM - According to RIOC:

In anticipation of an increase in visitor and pedestrian traffic to the island this weekend to view the Cherry Blossoms and participate in #EarthLove Day, the following safety controls will be activated, effective Saturday, April 24th at 7 AM through Monday, April 26th:

Overcrowding Safety Controls:

  • NYPD and PSD will enforce social distancing throughout the island as well as at highly frequented locations on the island 
  • Large crowds will be managed by PSD officers with the assistance of the 114th Precinct 
  • Parks will be monitored by PSD throughout the day. Please note that parks will close in the occurrence of overcrowding on the island. 
  • Cornell security have been alerted and will monitor and discourage large gatherings on the Cornell Tech campus 
  • Face coverings will be distributed to anyone in need of a mask by PSD. 

Transportation & Island Services:

Subway: F train service will run on normal weekend hours. Please plan your travel accordingly and visit mta.info/weekender or call 511 for more information. For electronic updates on F Train service, sign up for MTA Alerts at mymtaalerts.com.

Red Bus: Shuttle service will be provided hourly from the R.I. Tramway, making all northbound local stops to Capobianco Field (opposite PS/IS 217). The shuttle will depart on the half hour from the Manhattan Tram station, from the Southwest side of 2nd Avenue, between 58th and 59th Street, and will make all southbound local bus stops (starting with 591 Main St.) to the Tram. The last trip will depart from the Roosevelt Island Tram at 7 PM.

Tram: PSD officers will be present at each station and will enforce social distancing. Passengers should plan accordingly as they may experience long lines.  

Ferry Service: Ferry service will run on normal weekend service hours, however, in the event of large crowds, service will be limited to essential workers only.  For schedule info, visit: Ferry.nyc 

Vehicular Traffic: In the event of overcrowding, vehicular access to the island will be restricted to island residents and workers only. PSD and NYPD will be stationed at the entryway of the bridge (Vernon and 36th Ave.) to monitor and redirect, if needed. 

Bicycles: Citations will be issued to any cyclist/motorized scooters who do not adhere to NYC bike laws.

Garbage Removal: There will be an increase in waste management this weekend to address any littering caused by overcrowding. 

For more information, please call PSD at 212-832-4545.

By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 12:01:00 PM

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