Post by Gondola Project
So a few weeks ago I was in New York City for a short weekend jaunt. Obviously as a true transit geek, no trip to the Big Apple would ever be complete without a visit to the Roosevelt Island Tram.
Upon arrival, everything seemed normal for a Saturday night ride — there were few commuters waiting patiently while several tourists were noisily snapping away with their DSLRs (myself included).
Once the cabin arrived, we quickly boarded the carrier and took in the nighttime panoramic views.
However, halfway through the ride I quickly noticed something a litte unusual — something that you wouldn’t expect to see in a “Western” urban aerial system. Can anyone spot it?
Looking into Manhattan from Roosevelt Island. Image by Martin Komosa.
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