In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to Manhattan

Constructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed. However, even after the subway’s arrival, local residents advocated for the tram's continued operation. It not only persisted but also received vital upgrades, establishing itself as a unique and useful component of the city’s transport system, still active today.