east river skyway could shorten journey times across new york city

east river skyway could shorten journey times across new york city
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plans have been unveiled for an aerial gondola system that would connect brooklyn to manhattan, bringing commuters over the river in just three and a half minutes. seeking to find an alternative to packed subway trains making their way to and from the city, the ‘east river skyway‘ is viewed as a relatively inexpensive and quickly deployable solution. it is believed that the scheme could accommodate over 5,000 individuals an hour in both directions.

the aerial gondola system connects brooklyn directly with manhattan

if the proposal moves forward, the plan is to implement the williamsburg to lower manhattan lines first. subsequent phases would connect DUMBO to the south street seaport, and greenpoint, brooklyn; and long island city, queens, to roosevelt island where it would meet up with the existing tramway system. brooklyn to manhattan will be a short scenic ride of 3.5 minutes, with traveling from brooklyn to queens would be a 3 to 12 minute commute depending on your destination.

the scheme is viewed as a desirable alternative to packed subway cars

commuters are transported over the river in just three and a half minutes

the various stages of development connecting brooklyn to lower manhattan

possible route connecting lower manhattan with the brooklyn navy yards

traveling from brooklyn to queens would be a 3 to 12 minute commute

subsequent phases would connect DUMBO and the south street seaport