Image From Roosevelt Island 360
So how did this mornings first Tram-less Roosevelt Island rush hour commute go? Pretty smoothly from my perspective at the Manhattan Bound F Train subway station. 
I stationed myself there from approximately 7:45 to 9 AM and did not see any particular problems with overcrowded trains. F Trains were arriving every 2 or 3 minutes but as we got closer to 9 AM the interval increased to about 4 minutes. Yes, several trains during that time were very crowded and riders had to squeeze in to be accommodated but nothing unusual for a morning rush hour New York City Subway ride.
Crowded Roosevelt Island Rush Hour Subway Platform
Squeezing Into F Train At Roosevelt Island
Other trains had more than ample enough room for standing. 
Empty Rush Hour Roosevelt Island Station and F Train
I was pleasantly surprised to see at least 4 MTA personnel stationed, including supervisors, on the platform helping riders and generally evaluating the situation.
MTA Personnel Helping At the Roosevelt Island F Train Platform
The MTA personnel delayed departing F Trains several times so that Roosevelt Island residents rushing down the stairs or escalators could safely board a waiting train. They even helped a woman with a stroller who had let two previous trains go by get on the next train. I was certainly very impressed with those MTA workers. They did a great job! I was told that in the event there are significant F train delays in Queens, a V train would be re-directed on the F line towards Roosevelt Island.A reader of this post had a similar subway experience this morning.
Day 1 of Tramageddon: no noticeable difference in my commute at around 7:45am. I was thinking that some folks would start their commute early plus the usual tram crown at this time would have some kind of impact. Nope, nothing at all. As long as the trains are running on schedule I am sure the F line has enough capacity.
NY 1 was on hand to witness today’s Roosevelt Island commute interviewing residents on the subway platform and at the Tram Station. They also interviewed RIOC VP Of Operations Fernando Martinez in this video. 
The reporter, Roger Clark Tweeted:
I’m thinking one of the old Roosevelt Island Trams would make a fun coffee stand or snack bar….need clever name for business…
Don’t know how the Red Bus Shuttle to Queens went this morning though.