Talk:Roosevelt Island Tramway/GA1

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Reviewer: Bneu2013 (talk · contribs) 08:47, 20 December 2023 (UTC)

I will be reviewing this article and have my first comments very soon. I still need to read over the article thoroughly. Before I start, though, I noticed that this article is currently assessed as start-class. I'm guessing this assessment is left over from before the article was expanded. Bneu2013 (talk) 08:47, 20 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Thanks for taking on this review @Bneu2013. Yeah, I simply forgot to change the article's rating after its expansion. Epicgenius (talk) 14:18, 20 December 2023 (UTC)


 * - I have posted all of my comments for the article body. Since there are a lot of references, I am going to hold off on these in case some of them get changed/moved/renumbered, etc., while you address the remaining comments. Bneu2013 (talk) 00:42, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I'll take a look at these tomorrow. – Epicgenius (talk) 01:07, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * - just a quick reminder that there's just a few more comments that need to be addressed, and the article will be good to go! Bneu2013 (talk) 18:16, 11 January 2024 (UTC)

General comments

 * Be sure to add inflation adjustments to all remaining figures that you think warrant this. I don't suppose you need to do this for post-2010 figures.


 * At first I had pondered whether or not the description section needs to go before the history section, but considering how it is worded, I think it is fine the way it is. Ultimately, I think either would work, but in its current state, it definitely ain't broke. You decide.


 * Not too familiar with Panoramio, but is File:Roosevelt Island Tram. - panoramio.jpg properly licensed?
 * I believe so. It's just an image hosting website like Flickr; people can choose whether to release their image under a free license. Panoramio no longer exists, but the image met the terms of the license at the time. Epicgenius (talk) 15:13, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Ok, just wanted to make sure. Bneu2013 (talk) 21:13, 9 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Passes the Earwig test

- Once you finish the references and the other points I added, the article should be good to go. Don't forget about the inflation adjustments, the suggestion I made about including the original projected completion date, and the tense changes for the rescue cages. Bneu2013 (talk) 03:56, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I have addressed all of these now, including the inflation, tenses, completion date, and page numbers. – Epicgenius (talk) 15:55, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

Infobox and lead

 * Opening year is mentioned twice in the lead; suggest changing "having opened in 1976 to serve" to "having been constructed to serve" or something similar.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Suggest including when the Roosevelt Island Bridge was built and cutting "Just" at the front of this sentence.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * After the 2010 renovation, the cabins were replaced with 110-person vehicles that could independently. - I feel like there's a word missing before "independently".
 * Oops. I meant to say "that could operate independently". Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * an elevated terminal on Manhattan. - is this supposed to say "in Manhattan" or "on Manhattan Island"? Is "on Manhattan" commonly recognized to refer to the island, not the borough?
 * Likewise, I meant to say "on Manhattan Island". Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

History

 * Suggest a subheader titled "Background" for the first two paragraphs.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Comma after "Welfare Island" in first sentence.
 * I rephrased the sentence. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * If I'm not mistaken, the Queensboro Bridge opened about two years before the trolley ceased operations; fix as necessary.
 * Done (the Roosevelt Island Bridge opened in 1955, and I forgot to change it earlier). Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Also, was the trolley part of a larger network or system that has a Wikipedia article?
 * There is a list article, List of streetcar lines in Queens, that describes the lines in Queens's streetcar network, but no article about the streetcar system itself. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Out of curiosity, why was the subway line delayed?
 * The whole story is very lengthy and is described in the 63rd Street lines article, but basically the city was trying to construct a much larger line, went through a severe fiscal crisis, and was only able to complete a small portion of the line (which opened in 1989). Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Ok, if it's that complicated, then I don't guess it needs to be covered here.Bneu2013 (talk) 05:03, 29 December 2023 (UTC)

Development

 * Link Christian Science Monitor.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Reword second use of "72nd Street" in last sentence of first paragraph.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * The United States Coast Guard also needed to approve the project because it crossed the East River, a navigable waterway. - reword to something like "The United States Coast Guard also needed to approve the project because it crossed a navigable waterway" or "The United States Coast Guard also needed to approve the project because it crossed a section of the East River that was a navigable waterway." For the last one, if the entire East River is navigable, no need to include "section".
 * I went with the first option. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * allowing construction on the tramway to begin.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Construction
 * Work on the route began in October 1974. - this certainly isn't a necessity, but is the exact date that construction began available? Was there a groundbreaking ceremony or something of sorts?
 * Unfortunately, I can't find a source for the exact date that construction officially started. I was only able to narrow it down to the first week of the month. Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * That probably means there wasn't a ceremony. Bneu2013 (talk) 05:08, 29 December 2023 (UTC)
 * I agree; I could not find evidence of an official ceremony. – Epicgenius (talk) 22:03, 29 December 2023 (UTC)
 * When was construction originally planned to begin? You might also want to swap this sentence with the previous one.
 * The delays actually occurred after work had already started. The original completion date was supposed to be June 1975, but the tramway didn't open for nearly a year afterward.Epicgenius (talk) 22:55, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Ok, be sure to include the original projected completion date.Bneu2013 (talk) 05:08, 29 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Again, not a necessity, but when were the cabins installed? I'd include this if you can find it.
 * Unfortunately, I could not determine when the cabins were installed. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Add inflation adjustments for monetary figures. Ditto anywhere else.
 * I have done this for pre-2000 figures. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

Opening and early operations

 * 1970s
 * Link The New York Times.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Is ITT ITT Inc.? If so, link. Ditto VSL to VSL International if this is the correct company.
 * Probably for ITT (which used to be a large conglomerate back in the day, so this could be ITT Inc.) Definitely for VSL. I have linked both. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Why did the haul cable have such a short service lifespan?
 * The haul cables were designed to be replaced every two years because, at the time, almost all other aerial tramways in the US served ski resorts that operated only seasonally. Thus, these resorts' haul cables could be used for years without having to be replaced. On the other hand, the tramway operated 7 days a week throughout the years, so the haul cables wore out much more quickly. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Makes sense. You could include a sentence about that, but its definitely not necessary. Bneu2013 (talk) 22:48, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Does "cable-replacement" need to be hyphenated?
 * As an adjective phrase, yes. As a noun, no, so I've removed it. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)


 * 1980s
 * In After the tram was closed in November 1980 for haul cable replacement, the replacement cable fell twice in one month I suggest changing second use of "replacement" to "new" or something like that.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Curious as to why some residents didn't like the repainting.
 * Some residents really liked the tram's iconic look and felt the blue cabin really clashed with their idea of the tram's appearance. It would be as if the Statue of Liberty was repainted bronze, since people associate the Statue of Liberty with its green color. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Did RIOC take over the tram as soon as it was created? If not, I suggest including the date. I also suggest a more precise date for the creation of this agency if that is available.
 * Yes, RIOC did take over the tram when it was established. I don't know the exact date when RIOC was formed, however. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * When the tramway's liability insurance policy expired, the New York State Senate failed to pass a bill allowing the state to self-insure the tramway, - was this the insurance that expired in early 1986 mentioned in the previous paragraph? If so, I suggest moving the word "liability" to this sentence. You could also reword "When the tramway's liability insurance policy expired" in this sentence to "When this occurred".
 * Yes, it was. I've reworded it. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * The New York State Senate is not the only legislative body required to pass legislation; did something pass in the State Assembly but fail in the Senate?
 * The Assembly had already approved the bill, but the Senate refused to consider it. I forgot to add that bit to the article. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * RIOC fired staff members and installed token machines in an effort to cut costs. - did this occur when the subway opened?
 * Yes. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Link "New York (magazine)".
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)


 * 1990s
 * Move New York City Council link from 21st century section here.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * after the damaged cabin was repaired, the tramway reopened after a week. - change last three words to "one week later".
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Was twice as many people used the Roosevelt Island subway station as the tramway true before January 1998?
 * Yes. As a general rule of thumb, this had been true since 1989. Epicgenius (talk) 16:20, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

21st century

 * Early 2000s and increasing unreliability
 * Suggest rewording "lost $1.7 million annually" to "was losing $1.7 million annually".
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 21:59, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
 * the cable was 8 feet (2.4 m) too short - I'm guessing this was the initial replacement cable. Suggest elaborating.
 * Done. (It was indeed the original replacement cable.) Epicgenius (talk) 21:59, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Was the moving cage lifted by the crane? If so, I suggest rewording as necessary.
 * Actually, the cage was moved along the wires from one of the terminals. The crane was a separate thing altogether. Epicgenius (talk) 21:59, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Flip refs 154 and 153 in third paragraph.
 * I couldn't find any mis-ordered refs in the third paragraph. I did, however, fix the order of two refs in the fourth paragraph. Epicgenius (talk) 21:59, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
 * This probably resulted from some edits you made elsewhere. Bneu2013 (talk) 22:54, 4 January 2024 (UTC)


 * Renovation and later years
 * Suggest rewording "Roosevelt Island" in Work was delayed because of challenges in bringing a large crane to Roosevelt Island to "the island", since it is used in the preceding sentence.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 21:59, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
 * The late opening was also attributed to delays in obtaining permits for construction, since it appears that the crane logistics also delayed the project.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 21:59, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Change "to Cornell Tech" in the first sentence of the second paragraph to "here" or "this location" or something similar.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 21:59, 31 December 2023 (UTC)
 * The reconstruction of the elevators at the Manhattan terminal was completed in April 2022 for $7 million. - the previous paragraph says the elevators were installed in 2019. Did they have to be constructed after only three years?
 * Sorry, what I meant to say was that the elevators were in the process of being installed in 2019. Due to the pandemic and other issues, the elevators were not finished until 2022. Epicgenius (talk) 01:19, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

Description

 * I feel like a lot of the content in the first paragraph belongs in the history section and/or duplicates content in the history section.
 * To my knowledge, the only sentence that's explicitly repeated is Von Roll manufactured the tram and its equipment, and subsidiary VSL installed the equipment. I've removed the info about the cabins, though, as these are mentioned both below and above. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * I believe that is largely what I was referring to. The sentence you highlighted is fine. Bneu2013 (talk) 23:03, 4 January 2024 (UTC)

Route and stations

 * You might want to consider a better photo of the Manhattan terminal. It looks like the terminal is obscured by trees and the cars on the road.
 * Perhaps another NYC Wikimedian can get an updated photo. I'll ask around. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * as the bridge is much larger than the tramway is. Also, is there an airport nearby that increases the frequency of low-flying planes in the area?
 * Done. Regarding your question, the East 34th Street Heliport is about a mile to the south, and I think helicopters frequently patrol the area when the United Nations (which meets about half a mile south) is in session. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Makes sense. You could also change "planes" to "aircraft". Bneu2013 (talk) 23:03, 4 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Link "Popular Mechanics".
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Manhattan terminal
 * The plaza was created in 1980 and renovated in 2007. - change "created" to "constructed" or "built". Also, this likely belongs in the history section.
 * I've done both. (Incidentally, I used that wording because there was originally supposed to be a bus loading area on the site. The bus loading area was never built, so the space was designated as a plaza instead.) Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Inconsistent use of Oxford commas in first paragraph. Fix anywhere else.
 * I think this is an issue specifically with NYC bus link. I've fixed it. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * The terminal is the equivalent of a six-story structure. - does this only refer to the height of the structure or other characteristics?
 * This refers to the height of the terminal's roof. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Does a road pass under the terminal, or just an area for buses?
 * Neither; the terminal overhangs a sidewalk. The original plans called for a widening of Second Avenue and a bus stop, but this was never built. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * The station originally had one elevator for wheelchairs and bicycles,[59][201] which was replaced with two larger elevators in 2022. - again, more information you might want to cover in the history section.
 * I reworded it. This sentence now mentions only that there are currently two elevators. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)
 * Was a building ever planned atop the terminal?
 * To my knowledge, nothing definite was proposed. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)


 * Roosevelt Island terminal
 * and is located at 300 Main Street. Alternatively: "The terminal on Roosevelt Island is located at 300 Main Street, and abuts the Southtown section of the island."
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 01:17, 30 December 2023 (UTC)

Cabins

 * Original cabins (1976–2010)
 * Were the benches in the original cabins along the sides? Suggest elaborating.
 * Yes. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Were the leather straps seatbelts/restraints or overhead hanging straps/safe holds for standees?
 * They were overhead straps. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I'm guessing the hatch was an emergency exit? Also, were there other windows designated as emergency exits?
 * Yes, the hatch was an emergency exit. I do not think the windows were designated as emergency exits, as passengers would fall if they tried to escape from the windows, whereas they could be rescued by helicopters or rescue cages if they climbed through the roof. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Since the speed is mentioned for the new cabins, is this information available for the originals?
 * Yes. I've added it. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)


 * Current cabins (2010–present)


 * I don't think the article explicitly needs to say New cabins were added in 2010 here since it is covered in the history section. I suggest removing or rewording as necessary.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Why do the current cabins have a smaller capacity than the originals?
 * The sources do not say, but I assume it's because the tram didn't have to carry as many passengers after the subway opened. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Makes sense. Bneu2013 (talk) 22:28, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Move "standing-room only" link to the original cabins section.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Are the benches along the sides?
 * Yes. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Link "grab bar".
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Any information about the braking systems, hatches, emergency exits, etc. (anything that is detailed for the originals but not here)?
 * Unfortunately, I can't find reliable sources on this. (This blog post suggests that the cabins have four braking systems.) Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * That's fair. If you could find the original engineering blueprints for the cabins, they would probably contain this information. But without that, I would leave as is. Bneu2013 (talk) 22:28, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Is the rescue cage system still in operation for the new cabins? If so, consider splitting this information into its own subsection. If not, consider providing details here about the current rescue system and protocols.
 * Yes, I think the rescue cages are still used. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * If you can confirm this, I suggest rewording from past to present tense. Bneu2013 (talk) 22:28, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I have done this. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I would still change "broke down" to "were to break down" and "could" to "can" in the final sentence. Did you mean to make this change? Bneu2013 (talk) 02:20, 6 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Oops. I've fixed this now. – Epicgenius (talk) 15:14, 6 January 2024 (UTC)

Structures and cabling

 * As such, both cabins operated during off-peak hours even if there was a lack of demand, and the entire route had to be taken out of service if one cabin broke down. - does this mean that the trams continued to move at all times while in operation, and did not stop to allow passengers to enter or exit, similar to ski lifts?
 * Actually, they did stop to allow passengers to exit and enter. Each cabin had its own track; it was just the haul cable that was shared by the two cabins. This would be kind of like a funicular system where two funicular trains on separate tracks are attached to the same pulley. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Link "counterweight".
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * The cabins are also powered by their own engines. most likely belongs in the new cabins section. Also, what type of engines?
 * I've moved the info, but I could not find a source specifying the type of engine (other than that it's electric). Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Order all references in this section into their proper order.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * How high are the shorter towers?
 * They're between 150 and 200 feet high. Unfortunately, I forgot precisely where I saw this. This source kind of backs up the 150-to-200-foot height but also claims that the central tower is 300 feet high (which includes the foundation). Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * If you can't find it, then I suggest leaving this out. Bneu2013 (talk) 22:32, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Were the "cabin entrance guides" original?
 * Yes. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Drive system

 * The main drive unit had a 1,700 horsepower (1,300 kW)[229] or 2,000 horsepower (1,500 kW) motor. - reword to something like "The main drive unit had a 1,700 horsepower and a 2,000 horsepower motor." or something appropriate. Also, did both motors run simultaneously or was one a backup? Was one of them part of the auxiliary drive?
 * Actually, it was a single main drive unit; sources couldn't even agree on whether the motor was 1,700 or 2,000 hp. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * No information about the auxiliary drive unit.
 * I've added what little I could find about it. You'd think people would have written more extensively about such pertinent info like the drive units, tower heights, and cabin specs, but I guess not. (There is also this report, but I can't access any copies of that report.) Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Based on this search I did, the word "auxiliary" does not appear to be in the report. Bneu2013 (talk) 22:37, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Operations

 * Consider listing the time zone here.
 * I linked to Eastern Time Zone. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * The tram is wheelchair accessible, and bicycles are permitted on the tram. - suggest changing second use of "tram" at the end to "cabins".
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * but it shut down if crosswinds exceeded 40 miles per hour (64 km/h)[232][233] or 45 miles per hour (72 km/h). - is this discrepancy because the sources do not agree on the windspeed that it shut down? If so, consider adding "either" and a footnote about this. If it was a speed between 40 and 45 mph, reword as necessary and combine sources in a footnote that reads "Attributed to multiple references" to avoid excessive citations.
 * It's the former; this is another case in which sources couldn't even agree on simple stuff. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Thunderstorms and lightning could also shut down the route. - I don't suppose you need to mention this, but there is most certainly some kind of grounding system for lightning, right? If you do decide the mention it, the cabling section would probably be the best place.
 * Probably. But again, sadly this was not something that came up in any of the sources that I read. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * at the time, most aerial trams in the U.S. served ski resorts. - I'm guessing this is likely still true.
 * That is correct. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Fares

 * Change period after "buses" to comma; looks like a typo.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Children who were 5 years old or younger were allowed to ride fare-free until 2010, when RIOC stopped charging fares based on age. Ever since the tramway reopened in 2010, children under 44 inches (1,100 mm) have been allowed to ride fare-free regardless of their age if they are accompanied by a paying adult. - Suggest rewording to "Children who were 5 years old or younger were allowed to ride fare-free until the 2010 closure, when RIOC stopped charging fares based on age. Ever since the tramway reopened, children under 44 inches (1,100 mm) have been allowed to ride fare-free regardless of their age if they are accompanied by a paying adult." Also, were fares determined by age prior to 2010 for other age groups? For example, did seniors get a discount?
 * Done. Also, yes, seniors and disabled people have always received a discount; that was not changed during the 2010 closure. The senior/disabled fare is half the regular fare. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * If I recall, some articles about paid public transit facilities include a brief table that includes the cost over time and their inflation adjusted prices. You could do that here.
 * Update - an example of what I am referring to can be found in articles listed at Category:Toll bridges in New York City, some of which I believe you promoted to GA status. Bneu2013 (talk) 00:00, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Unfortunately, I have not been able to find info on some fare increases. The fare, for the most part, has been tied to the subway fare (which is documented in New York City Transit fares), but there was a period in the 1990s where the tramway fare was supposed to be 25 cents higher than the subway fare. Since the tramway and subway didn't always raise their fares simultaneously during that time, and since I don't even know when the tramway fare was brought back in line with the subway fare (I only know when the franchise agreement that governed these fares was canceled), I don't think I can provide a complete fare history just yet. Epicgenius (talk) 15:58, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * That's fine. Bneu2013 (talk) 22:42, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Ridership

 * You might want to consider swapping By 1989, the year the 63rd Street subway line began serving the island, the tramway saw 5,500 daily riders on average. and Within a month of the subway's opening, the tram's weekly ridership declined from 35,000 to 20,000., rewording as necessary.
 * The 5,500 figure was just before the subway opened. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I'm guessing the 10,000 passengers a day figure was short-lived, considering that an annual average of this many would amount to about 3.65 million passengers.
 * That is correct. I think many of these passengers may have traveled from other parts of the city just to ride the tramway; the route had to limit ridership to residents after a few weeks. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Based on the daily ridership figures during the strike, it looks like ridership declined after 1998, but increased between the strike and the renovation. Why was this?
 * I'm not sure. I surmise this may be due to increased development on Roosevelt Island, though I don't know for sure. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * After the renovation was complete, daily ridership increased to 6,000,[176] and annual ridership was about 2.2 million - considering that ridership was at 2 million annually before the closure and renovation, this is not actually a huge increase (2 million a year is about 5,500 a day). I suggest adding an adjective like "slightly" or "modestly" to the sentence.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Critical reception

 * Was Michael Winkelman the same Michael Winkleman who was an actor? If not, is he possible notable?
 * They are not the same. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Suggest linking "nearing bankruptcy" to History of New York City (1946–1977). Also, did this financial crisis affect the construction of the tramway?
 * I've added the link. It didn't really affect the tramway's construction, since the tramway was built by the state, but the state government also had financial issues around this time. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Remove second link to "Paul Goldberger" in this section, and move "The architectural critic" to the first use. Suggest cutting first name in second use also.
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Link "Financial Times".
 * Done. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Did the notable riders regularly ride the tramway?
 * These particular men did not. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

Impact

 * Other films that have used the tramway as a setting include Spider-Man (2002)[260][263] and Dark Water (2005). - were any scenes actually filmed on the tramway, or just set there?
 * Dark Water was definitely filmed there. I'm not sure about Spider-Man, though that article says the Queensboro Bridge was used as a filming location. Epicgenius (talk) 23:18, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Its been a while since I've seen that movie, but from what little I remember there is a strong possibility that it was just a set. Bneu2013 (talk) 02:31, 6 January 2024 (UTC)