NY State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, Chair Of Aging Committee, Asks The MTA Bus Company To Send Mobile Sales Vehicle To Roosevelt Island To Help With Reduced Fare Application And Other Services

The MTA has a Mobile Sales vehicle program that travels to various NYC neighborhoods offering services such as:

• Get help with a Reduced-Fare application
• Get more information about OMNY and sign up
• Transfer MetroCard balances (full-fare and Reduced-Fare to OMNY account)
• Report a lost/stolen Reduced-Fare MetroCard
• Ask our team about any OMNY-related issues
• Add money to your OMNY card

As far as I'm aware, the MTA Mobile Sales service has not come to Roosevelt Island.

I asked Roosevelt Island's NY State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright if she could help get the MTA to bring a mobile sales vehicle to Roosevelt Island.

Today, Ms Seawright shares this letter she sent to Senior Vice President Department of Buses/MTA Bus Company Frank Annicaro.

Dear Vice President Annicaro:

Thank you very much for your leadership at the MTA.

On behalf of my constituents on Roosevelt Island, I am writing you today to request that a mobile sales vehicle return to the Island. 

As you know, Roosevelt Island’s over twelve thousand residents have limited public transportation options. The Tram’s recent, well-chronicled overcrowding has only intensified these challenges.

Over twenty percent of residents are older New Yorkers and thousands are people with disabilities.  Both groups are eligible for reduced fare and would benefit from the mobile sales vehicle.  As Chair of the Assembly’s Aging Committee, I request the return of the Roosevelt Island mobile sales service providing access to reduced fare applications, OMNY guidance and other customer services, that would otherwise be inaccessible to older people and people with disabilities.

I remain thankful to your department for providing these vehicles to my district on the Upper East Side. I have witnessed firsthand the benefits they provide, especially during the current MetroCard-to-OMNY transition.

Thank you for your consideration. I appreciate your attention to this important matter of accessibility. If we may provide additional information, please do not hesitate to contact my Chief of Staff, Courtney Ferrissey, at 212-288-4607.

Sincerely,

Rebecca A. Seawright,  New York State Assembly Member

I'm grateful to Speaker @CarlHeastie for this incredible opportunity to champion New York's nearly five million older adults. pic.twitter.com/ZMWDZr1pCf

— Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright (@SeawrightForNY) January 9, 2025

Here's Assembly Member Seawright as Chair of the Committee on Aging, speaking with the New York State Office for the Aging's Acting Director, Greg Olsen, during a February 25 joint budget hearing on Human Services. 

No Roosevelt Island F Train Service From Manhattan This Weekend - Plan On Long Line At Roosevelt Island Manhattan Tram Station

According to the MTA, there will be no Roosevelt Island F Train service from Manhattan this weekend. 

You're Invited To May 21 Talk By Artist Diana Cooper About Her Roosevelt Island "Double Take" Mosaic Mural - A Ten Year Odyssey From Start To Finish Before Installed In Front Of MTA's East River Ventilation Tunnel

As reported July 14, 2023: 

On Wednesday July 6, the plywood wall was removed from the front of the MTA's East River Ventilation shaft across from the Roosevelt Island F Train subway station to unveil the Double Take mosaic by artist Diana Cooper....

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) is hosting a free lecture by Ms Cooper about the "Double Take" mural tomorrow evening, May 21, at the NY Public Library Roosevelt Island branch (504 Main Street) beginning at 6:30 p.m. You're invited to attend the free lecture.

RIHS President Judy Berdy reported at the Double Take unveiling last July :

THE WALL IS REVEALED

IT TOOK OVER 10 YEARS!

The story starts in February, 2013 when the RIHS asked RIOC to find a better design for the wall outside the vent shaft building across from our subway station.

When at a RIOC Operations Committe meeting I learned of the project and that a brick wall was the idea planned for the wall. The RIOC Operations Committee approved the idea and informed New York Transit.

Little did I know this would be a 10 year odyssey.

The first step was for architects to come and examine the site. They arrived by subway and commented on the ugly site of the vent shaft building obstructing the Manhattan skyline.

A time later MTA Arts for Transit (now MTA Art & Design) held a meeting with a committee of professional including curators, artists, political representatives and staff to select a group of artists to be asked to submit designs. After reviewing the work of about 25 artists the group was down to five candidates.

After submissions by three artists (two were not available) Diana Cooper was chosen. This was just the beginning of the project that suffered from many delays....

I spoke with Ms Cooper

and Ms Berdy

  

in May 2022 about the Double Take mural.

More on the Double Take mural from Ms Cooper's website.

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MTA Completes 63rd St Tunnel Rehab Project, Regular Roosevelt Island F Train Service Returns Today - MTA Bigwigs, RIOC Leadership & Cornell Tech Mascot Touchdown Greet Roosevelt Island F Train Riders At The Subway This Morning

Regular F train service for Roosevelt Island, as well as the Queensbridge/21 Street and Lexington/63rd Street, subway stations resumed today with completion this past weekend of the MTA's 63rd Street Tunnel Direct Fixation Project which started last August 28. 

To mark the occasion, MTA NYC Transit President Rich Davey together with MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer, Roosevelt Island Operating Corp's (RIOC) Interim Leadership Team member Gerrald Ellis, Cornell Tech Dean Greg Morrisett 

and Cornell Mascot Touchdown greeted riders at the Roosevelt Island F train station this morning.

I spoke with Mr Davey and Mr Torres-Springer about the completion of 63rd Street Rehab Tunnel Project. According to Mr Torres-Springer:

We're always working on state of good repair across the system. It was important here that we rebuilt the track all the way from 63rd Street in Manhattan to Queensbridge in Queens. We rebuilt 25,000 feet of track. But in this case, in order to make sure that it was reliable for decades to come, we fully rebuilt it. We demolished what was there and we rebuilt the track, the third rail, the concrete foundation, the signals, all of it to make a more reliable ride for F Train riders.... The modern technology that we've used in the rebuild means that everyone will experience a smoother ride...

I asked Mr Davey about the breathing problems some riders experienced with dust in the air at the station. Mr Davey replied:

You wouldn't know it. We actually had our mobile wash team in here last night to clean up but because of the Piston effect of the train, some of the dust  in the tunnel itself was blown into the station so that'll subside relatively quickly. We'll have our wash teams back to do that but that's fairly common when you have such a complicated and large construction project.... we'll be out to clean it up and make sure that the stations are spic and span. 

I also spoke with Roosevelt Island resident Paul Krikler, who along with resident Matt Wald, played a key part in organizing and advocating for the Roosevelt Island community during the seven months of the 63rd Street Tunnel Rehab project.

Here's what they said.

Some comments about today's return of regular F Train service on Roosevelt Islander Instagram page:

• I really hope this means we will now have consistent regular full weekend service as well. Before this full shut down, it was the exception, not the norm, to have the train running in both directions on the weekends, and sometimes it wasn't running at all on the weekends.
• I am very proud that is running and grateful yet I am highly disappointed @rooseveltislandny @riocny @mta @nycmayor we could take a few hours to give the station a deep floor - steam cleaning and I say this respectfully. As a proud New Yorker, entering and breathing in the layers of debris this am was saddening . I would say I am sure volunteers like myself would mop and give it a good clean , however we do have the financial means to give it at least one grand opening mop ( remove some layers of durst everywhere) please take a moment to give our station a little CLEANING LOVE it would of been such a highlight to the grand opening
• I love that they’re standing there like they restored service with their own hands. Shout out to the construction workers who worked through the weekends for almost a year to end this travel nightmare.
• Thanks to the workers for making improvements that @rooseveltislander complains about and then you make those fixes but @rooseveltislander turns to complaining during the whole duration of the project!
• I was most excited to ride the F back from Manhattan today. I had just missed the last train and didn’t have to wait 20 minutes for the next one! It was great!

Channel 7 Eyewitness News reports:

From Roosevelt Island social media:

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NOT an April Fools joke! The F train has resumed normal operation btwn Queens & Manhattan, thanks to the successful completion of the 63rd St Track Project. A big shoutout to the hardworking team at the @MTA for making it happen.
You know it’s a big deal when Touchdown appears! pic.twitter.com/uvm3mS0VRU

— Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (@RIOCny) April 1, 2024

Touchdown visited Dean @GMorrisett at #CornellTech this morning to celebrate the Roosevelt Island #FTrain reopening! Thanks to President of @MTA Construction & Development @JTorresSpringer, President of @NYCTSubway Richard Davey & @RIOCny for making today a success! @Cornell pic.twitter.com/xzzPBxcR2o

— Cornell Tech (@cornell_tech) April 1, 2024

Here's what we accomplished:
🛤️Reconstructed new concrete roadbed and tracks.
⚡️Installed 25k feet of new third rail.
🚦Replaced cables, installed new signals, and more!

This work will ensure reliable service on the 63 St line for decades.

— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) April 1, 2024

After reporting on the resumption of F train service, I got ON one at Roosevelt Island….and promptly got stuck when “emergency brakes were activated.” The conductor shut power and train simply SAT. When it resumed didn’t sound right pulling into 57th. @nyctsubway @mta #NBC4NY pic.twitter.com/7od4Lnd09N

— Andrew Siff (@andrewsiff4NY) April 1, 2024

MTA Announces No Roosevelt Island F Train Service To And From Manhattan Weekend Of March 30 In Support Of 63rd St Tunnel Rehab Project - MTA Anticipates Return Of Regular Roosevelt Island F Train Service Starting April 1 After 7 Months Of Shuttle Service

According to MTA Assistant Director, Government & Community Relations Katerina Patouri:

Dear Community Stakeholder: Please be advised of the following service change as part of the ongoing 63rd St Direct Fixation Project:

March 29 - April 1

In support of the 63 St track replacement project, the F shuttle train will be suspended on the weekend of March 29th – April 1st. See details below:

F shuttle train service will be suspended starting on Saturday 3/30 at 5AM.

Starting at 11:30 PM on Friday 3/29, a free shuttle bus will replace the Q95 and Q94 and will connect Roosevelt Island, 21 St- Queensbridge, and Queens Plaza, following the current Q94 overnight shuttle route.

This shuttle bus will run during daytime and overnight hours for the duration of the weekend and is scheduled to operate approximately every 5-10 minutes.

The F train will continue to operate via the E in both directions.

From 5:30AM – 10PM on Friday 3/29, M train service will operate between Metropolitan Av and Delancey St-Essex St, and via the J to/from Chambers Street, the last stop. The M train will resume its normal overnight/weekend service at 10PM on Friday 3/29.

At this time, it is anticipated that F, E, and M train service will resume normal operation between Queens and Manhattan starting at 5AM on April 1st.

Will update if more info becomes available.

No Roosevelt Island Subway Service To And From Manhattan This President's Day Weekend And Next - RIOC Say North Tram Cabin Out Of Service For Repairs Feb 20-23, Hopefully Repairs Completed By Next Weekend

According to the MTA, there is no Roosevelt Island F Train service to and from Roosevelt Island this weekend.

As reported January 12, according to MTA Assistant Director, Government & Community Relations Katerina Patouri: 

Dear Community Stakeholder,

Please be advised of the following service changes as part of the ongoing 63rd St Direct Fixation Project, upcoming in February 2024:...

... Feb 10-12th, 17-19th, 24-26th:

• In support of the ongoing 63rd St track replacement project, the F shuttle train will be suspended for the weekends of Feb 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26:
• F shuttle train service will be suspended starting on Saturday at 5AM through Monday at 5AM on the weekends of Feb 10-12, Feb 17-19, and Feb 24-26.
• Starting at 11:00 PM on Friday 2/10, 2/17, and 2/24 and for the remainder of each weekend, a free shuttle bus will replace the Q95 and Q94 and will extend to connect Roosevelt Island, 21 St- Queensbridge, and Queens Plaza, following the current Q94 overnight shuttle route.
• This shuttle bus will run during daytime and overnight hours for the duration of the weekend and is scheduled to operate approximately every 5-10 minutes.

Project completion is still slated for Q1, 2024, subject to change....

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) reported today:

Dear Roosevelt Island Community:
 
The MTA recently announced that in addition to this Saturday and Sunday, there also will be no F-train shuttle service on Roosevelt Island this coming Monday, February 19th. Here is the information shared with us from the MTA detailing the changes in service for this weekend:  
 
Feb 17-20th: No F Train service on Roosevelt Island 
 
F shuttle train service will be suspended starting on Saturday at 5AM. Over the Feb 17-20th holiday weekend, F shuttle service will resume on Tuesday 2/20 at 5AM.   

Starting at 11:00 PM on Friday 2/17, and 2/24 and for the remainder of each weekend, a free shuttle bus will replace the Q95 and Q94 and will extend to connect Roosevelt Island, 21 St- Queensbridge, and Queens Plaza, following the current Q94 overnight shuttle route.

This shuttle bus will run during daytime and overnight hours for the duration of the weekend, including all day Monday, and is scheduled to operate approximately every 5-10 minutes.

Other Methods of Travel

 

In addition to the MTA’s free shuttle bus, island residents may utilize the following methods of off-island transportation during all February weekends:   

 

Red Bus Manhattan Shuttle: During all weekends in February RIOC will once again run a Red Bus Shuttle to Manhattan every Saturday and Sunday from 3:00pm – 7:30pm. The shuttle leaves from the Tram Station at the top of every hour and picks up returning riders from the Southwest side of 2nd Avenue, between 58th Street and 59th Street, on the half hour.  

 

Tram: RIOC is running the Tram on a rush hour schedule every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am – 10:00pm during the ongoing MTA trackwork. Please be advised that we expect longer than average wait times for the Tram while this emergency MTA work takes place, so you should plan your travel accordingly. 

 

NYC Ferry: The NYC Ferry Astoria line serves Roosevelt Island and can provide off-island transportation to Queens and Manhattan. You can check its schedule here.

 

Q102 Bus: Travelers can also utilize the Q102 Bus to Astoria for off-island travel. You can view its schedule here.  

 

Thank you!

 

-RIOC Transportation 

RIOC adds:

Dear Roosevelt Island Community:

We have been informed by Tram operator Leitner-POMA that the North Tram cabin needs to be taken out of service for a scheduled four-day period to perform emergency repair work on a hydraulic tension cylinder at the Manhattan Tram Station. We have scheduled the repair work to take place from Tuesday, February 20^th through Friday, February 23^rd so as not to interfere with weekend Tram service while the F-train is offline.  

Please be advised that the South Tram cabin will remain in service during this four-day work period (2/20-2/23). Travelers should consider utilizing other modes of transportation, including the F-train, Ferry, and Q102 bus for off-island travel while the work takes place.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will work to ensure full service is restored as quickly as possible. 

Thank you. 

 

-Team RIOC

 

WHAT: North Tram Cabin out of service for 4-day period to accommodate repair work

WHEN: Tuesday, February 20^th through Friday, February 23^rd

WHERE: Work will take place on the Manhattan side Tram Station  

**South Cabin will remain in service during the work**

During last weekend's subway service outage, the lines at the Tram were not that bad for most of the time though there were several reports of a long line at times. Hopefully, this weekend will be the same.

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No Roosevelt Island Subway Service To And From Manhattan This Weekend And Next 2 Weekends - Be Prepared For Long Lines At The Tram

There is no Roosevelt Island subway service to or from Manhattan this weekend. According to the MTA:

As reported January 12, according to MTA Assistant Director, Government & Community Relations Katerina Patouri: 

Dear Community Stakeholder,

Please be advised of the following service changes as part of the ongoing 63rd St Direct Fixation Project, upcoming in February 2024:...

... Feb 10-12th, 17-19th, 24-26th:

• In support of the ongoing 63rd St track replacement project, the F shuttle train will be suspended for the weekends of Feb 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26:
• F shuttle train service will be suspended starting on Saturday at 5AM through Monday at 5AM on the weekends of Feb 10-12, Feb 17-19, and Feb 24-26.
• Starting at 11:00 PM on Friday 2/10, 2/17, and 2/24 and for the remainder of each weekend, a free shuttle bus will replace the Q95 and Q94 and will extend to connect Roosevelt Island, 21 St- Queensbridge, and Queens Plaza, following the current Q94 overnight shuttle route.
• This shuttle bus will run during daytime and overnight hours for the duration of the weekend and is scheduled to operate approximately every 5-10 minutes.

Project completion is still slated for Q1, 2024, subject to change....

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC)

Dear Roosevelt Island Community:

 

The MTA has announced planned service changes to the F-Shuttle train service for Roosevelt Island every weekend during the month of February. Here is the information shared with us from the MTA detailing the changes in service for the upcoming weekends:  

 

Feb 10-12^th, 17-19^th, 24-26^th: NO Subway Service on Roosevelt Island

 

The F shuttle train will be suspended for the weekends of Feb 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26:

1. F shuttle train service will be suspended starting on Saturday at 5AM through Monday at 5AM on the weekends of Feb 10-12, Feb 17-19, and Feb 24-26.  
2. Starting at 11:00 PM on Friday 2/10, 2/17, and 2/24 and for the remainder of each weekend, a free shuttle bus will replace the Q95 and Q94 and will extend to connect Roosevelt Island, 21 St- Queensbridge, and Queens Plaza, following the current Q94 overnight shuttle route.
3. This shuttle bus will run during daytime and overnight hours for the duration of the weekend and is scheduled to operate approximately every 5-10 minutes.

 

 

Other Methods of Travel  

 

In addition to the MTA’s free shuttle bus, island residents may utilize the following methods of off-island transportation during all February weekends:  

 

Red Bus Manhattan Shuttle: During all weekends in February RIOC will once again run a Red Bus Shuttle to Manhattan every Saturday and Sunday from 3:00pm – 7:30pm. The shuttle leaves from the Tram Station at the top of every hour and picks up returning riders from the Southwest side of 2nd Avenue, between 58th Street and 59th Street, on the half hour. 

 

Tram: RIOC is running the Tram on a rush hour schedule every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am – 10:00pm during the ongoing MTA trackwork. Please be advised that we expect longer than average wait times for the Tram while this emergency MTA work takes place, so you should plan your travel accordingly. Extra PSD officers will be stationed at both the Roosevelt Island and Manhattan Tram stations during these weekends, and if you are elderly or disabled and need help reaching the Manhattan side Tram platform, please make sure to speak with one of the PSD officers on site.

 

NYC Ferry: The NYC Ferry Astoria line serves Roosevelt Island and can provide off-island transportation to Queens and Manhattan. You can check its schedule here.

 

Q102 Bus: Travelers can also utilize the Q102 Bus to Astoria for off-island travel. You can view its schedule here.  

 

Thank you!

-RIOC Transportation

Be prepared for long lines

 

at the Roosevelt Island Tram 

this weekend.

UPDATE 2/12 - Residents report on whether there were problems with overcrowding at the Tram during the past weekend with no subway service.

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Roosevelt Island F Train Services Disruptions Every Weekend In February - No Roosevelt Island Subway Service To Manhattan This Weekend, No Subway Service In Either Direction Next 3 Weekends

The Roosevelt Island F Train Shuttle service is cancelled this weekend. Instead, there will be Roosevelt Island F and E Train service from Manhattan but no subway service from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan.

According to the MTA:

The MTA previously reported:

... Feb 10-12th, 17-19th, 24-26th:

• In support of the ongoing 63rd St track replacement project, the F shuttle train will be suspended for the weekends of Feb 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26:
• F shuttle train service will be suspended starting on Saturday at 5AM through Monday at 5AM on the weekends of Feb 10-12, Feb 17-19, and Feb 24-26.
• Starting at 11:00 PM on Friday 2/10, 2/17, and 2/24 and for the remainder of each weekend, a free shuttle bus will replace the Q95 and Q94 and will extend to connect Roosevelt Island, 21 St- Queensbridge, and Queens Plaza, following the current Q94 overnight shuttle route.
• This shuttle bus will run during daytime and overnight hours for the duration of the weekend and is scheduled to operate approximately every 5-10 minutes....

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:

Dear Roosevelt Island Community:

The MTA has announced planned service changes to the F-Shuttle train service for Roosevelt Island every weekend during the month of February. Here is the information shared with us from the MTA detailing the changes in service for each weekend:

February 2nd – 5th: Roosevelt Island Subway Service to Queens ONLY

1. Be advised of the following service changes for the weekend of Feb 2-5:
2. F shuttle train service will be suspended starting at 11:45PM Friday 2/2 through Monday 2/5 at 5AM.
3. Queens-bound E and F trains will be routed via the 63rd St tunnel, making stops at 57 St, Lexington Ave/63rd St, Roosevelt Island, and 21 St-Queensbridge.
4. Q94 and Q95 bus shuttle service will be suspended. Free shuttle buses will run overnight starting at 9:30PM on Friday 2/2, Saturday 2/3 and Sunday 2/4 between 21 St- Queensbridge and Court Sq-23 St, stopping at Queens Plaza.
5. For subway service to Manhattan from Roosevelt Island, customers can take a Queens-bound E or F to Steinway St or Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av to transfer to a Manhattan-bound E or F.

Feb 10-12th, 17-19th, 24-26th: NO Subway Service on Roosevelt Island

The F shuttle train will be suspended for the weekends of Feb 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26:

1. F shuttle train service will be suspended starting on Saturday at 5AM through Monday at 5AM on the weekends of Feb 10-12, Feb 17-19, and Feb 24-26.
2. Starting at 11:00 PM on Friday 2/10, 2/17, and 2/24 and for the remainder of each weekend, a free shuttle bus will replace the Q95 and Q94 and will extend to connect Roosevelt Island, 21 St- Queensbridge, and Queens Plaza, following the current Q94 overnight shuttle route.
3. This shuttle bus will run during daytime and overnight hours for the duration of the weekend and is scheduled to operate approximately every 5-10 minutes.

Other Methods of Travel

In addition to the MTA’s free shuttle bus, island residents may utilize the following methods of off-island transportation during all February weekends:

Red Bus Manhattan Shuttle: During all weekends in February RIOC will once again run a Red Bus Shuttle to Manhattan every Saturday and Sunday from 3:00pm – 7:30pm. The shuttle leaves from the Tram Station at the top of every hour and picks up returning riders from the Southwest side of 2nd Avenue, between 58th Street and 59th Street, on the half hour.

Tram: RIOC is running the Tram on a rush hour schedule every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am – 10:00pm during the ongoing MTA trackwork. Please be advised that we expect longer than average wait times for the Tram while this emergency MTA work takes place, so you should plan your travel accordingly. Extra PSD officers will be stationed at both the Roosevelt Island and Manhattan Tram stations during these weekends, and if you are elderly or disabled and need help reaching the Manhattan side Tram platform, please make sure to speak with one of the PSD officers on site.

NYC Ferry: The NYC Ferry Astoria line serves Roosevelt Island and can provide off-island transportation to Queens and Manhattan. You can check its schedule here.

Q102 Bus: Travelers can also utilize the Q102 Bus to Astoria for off-island travel. You can view its schedule here.

Thank you!

Roosevelt Island NY State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Tells CEO Janno Lieber That MTA Has Been Reluctant To Offer Adequate Supplemental Subway Service To Roosevelt Island Residents During Work On 63 Street Tunnel Project - Lieber Says We Are On Schedule With Completion Of Track Work

As previously reported, due to the MTA's work on the 63rd Street Tunnel Project:

There will be no Roosevelt Island weekend F Train service to and from Manhattan beginning February 10 -12 and continuing for the next two weekends of February 17-19 and 24-26....  

... Project completion is still slated for Q1, 2024, subject to change....

During the January 24 NY State Joint Budget Hearing on Transportation, Roosevelt Island's NY State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright asked MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber:

Right now there are two elevators in service. One is out. Many of the residents are people with disabilities.They're not able to walk up and down the stairs for two levels and so I would like to know what the MTA is planning to do to bring some relief for these citizens as well as the F Train shuttle that runes every 20 minutes.

There will be no shuttle service at all in 3 weekends in February. The Tram that services the Island is the same. Residents have been telling me that the line can stretch all the way to 3rd Avenue and it is just not feasible 

 RIOC has stopped the Red Bus shuttle service on the Island to  Manhattan 

It doesn't have the capacity to run the shuttle because of the strong demands on the Island. The MTA has been very reluctant to offer adequate supplemental service for the residents. So If you could just address this, I would appreciate it. 

According to Mr Lieber:

We are on schedule with completion of the track work in the 63rd Street tunnel....

At yesterday's Joint Budget Hearing on Transportation, I asked MTA Chairman & CEO Janno Lieber about urgently needed elevator, F-Train, and tram repairs, along with service improvements on Roosevelt Island.
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— Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright (@SeawrightForNY) January 25, 2024

Watch the full Q&A between Ms Seawright and Mr Lieber.