The Roosevelt Island Tram has ceased to be available to residents and workers as a reliable method of transportation. We, the residents and workers, demand priority boarding of the tram.

• A combination of factors has led to a massive increase in the use of the tram by tourists, particularly since the tram has recently appeared in a number of “Top 10 things to do in NYC” lists and videos.
• The platforms are crowded and lines often form outside the platform. What used to be only certain limited times of day and certain times of year is virtually now a constant.
• Residents and workers now struggle to get on to the tram, often starting in the morning till late into the night.
• Many people have given up on the tram while others struggle through the chaos
• This is particularly onerous for our neighbors who may be elderly or unable to walk / stand easily. The island is home to a lot of elderly folks and folks with limited mobility.
• The same is also true for families with young children. 
• The vast majority of our kids commute to school in Manhattan, and many to District 2 schools on the Upper Eastside.