How was your Roosevelt Island Tram and subway ride today?
The Twiterrverse reports long lines at the Tram Roosevelt Island station,
@Rooseveltisland the line to get on the tram pic.twitter.com/etPFiUhWAXBarbara Spiegel (@Pinkgarnetjj) August 19, 2017
the Manhattan Station
No F to Roosevelt Island this weekend so everyone has to take the tram! Nice going again MTA! pic.twitter.com/Kg08HG3s6CMarcos A. Moncrief (@malaga3a) August 19, 2017
and half filled cabins leaving while dozens waited on platform and stairs.
Roosevelt Island tram only allowed about 50 people on (capacity is 110.) Dozens of people were left waiting on the platform and stairs. Why? pic.twitter.com/AiKHtcxwsDDanielle Ivory (@danielle_ivory) August 19, 2017
There was also Roosevelt Island subway confusion today with the E Train running on the F Line
@NYCTSubway E on the F. F on the E. Roosevelt Island tram at 50%. What is going on!?Michael Heilemann (@Heilemann) August 19, 2017
@NYCTSubway F train needs to run in both directions 24/7 during whole time Roosevelt Island tram is only running one tram. Coordinate!Laura Arual (@Laura0701) August 19, 2017
As reported yesterday , the E train will replace the F train for Roosevelt Island subway service to and From Manhattan this weekend. Also, long lines at the Tram Stations will continue through the end of year due to the Roosevelt Island Tram Platform renovation project. UPDATE 8/20 – Crowded tram conditions continued today.
@WNYC #wethecommuters people packed like cattle on Roosevelt island tram, and this is a Sunday afternoon! pic.twitter.com/rzw6AAH6xk
Tina (@ThePublicPom) August 20, 2017