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The NY Post reported today on the insanely long line of sightseeing tourists making life miserable for residents.
Selfie-obsessed tourists create Roosevelt Island tram jam: ‘Horrible, horrible!’ https://t.co/ySjs4QPQAL
— New York Post (@nypost) December 31, 2024
According to the NY Post:
Selfie-obsessed tourists have taken over the Roosevelt Island tram — creating a massive headache for locals who are being forced to wait in lines stacked with as many as 250 people.
The tram between Manhattan and the smaller iconic island has long been a tourist destination, but it took off in popularity this summer when it was blasted on various “top attractions in New York City” lists and across social media....
Click here to read the full NY Post article.
2370 people have signed the Trampled By Tourists, Priority Boarding for Residents and Workers on the Roosevelt Island Tram petition.
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Roosevelt Island Tram line of sightseeing tourists stretched from the platform, down the stairs, to 59th Street Second Avenue Tram Plaza and heading towards third avenue this afternoon.
Another day Roosevelt Island residents and workers are furious that they can't use the Tram for necessary transportation services because it is being used as a cheap sightseeing amusement attraction by tourists.
A resident commented on Roosevelt Islander Instagram post:
This situation has become completely unmanageable. At this point, a clear solution would be to designate the Southside Tram and Southside staircase exclusively for tourists, while reserving the Northside Tram and Northside (exit) staircase for residents and staff.Additionally, installing a bike rack down the middle of the platform and turnstile area would help organize the space more effectively. Clear, official signage labeled “TOURISTS” and “RESIDENTS/STAFF” is essential to streamline the flow of people and reduce congestion.
It’s time to implement practical solutions to address this ongoing issue.
Some type of separate priority line for residents and workers who use the Tram for transportation purposes rather than as a sightseeing attraction has to be implemented soon.
UPDATE 12/30 - Another day of insanely long line of tourists at the Roosevelt Island Manhattan Tram Station.
I interviewed several groups of tourists getting off the Tram at the Manhattan station. All understood the frustration of residents and workers. These tourists said they would be willing to wait longer on a separate line so residents and workers could have priority to board the Tram Cabin.
