Brooklyn Elevated Railway

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brooklyn_Rapid_Transit_Company
gptkbp:advocates_for formed around its history
gptkbp:annual_ridership varied over the years
gptkbp:artwork featured along the route
incorporated in some stations
gptkbp:associated_with urban development in Brooklyn
gptkbp:challenges construction in urban areas
gptkbp:closure_type decline in ridership
gptkbp:community part of local culture
gptkbp:community_engagement encouraged public involvement in transit issues
gptkbp:community_events hosted local gatherings
gptkbp:community_impact connected neighborhoods
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:item
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Brooklyn's history
landmark status in some areas
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in various media
gptkbp:defeated 1940s
gptkbp:design elevated tracks
gptkbp:economic_activity influenced city development patterns
gptkbp:educational_programs used in transit education initiatives
gptkbp:electrification overhead wire
gptkbp:environmental_impact urban air quality changes
gptkbp:exhibition extensive archives exist
gptkbp:feedback influenced service changes
gptkbp:frequency varied by time of day
gptkbp:has_public_transport shaped local transit policies
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied by transit historians
gptkbp:historical_context part of late 19th-century transit expansion
gptkbp:historical_significance first elevated railway in Brooklyn
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brooklyn Elevated Railway
gptkbp:integrates_with with other transit lines
gptkbp:is_a_route_for from Park Row to the East New York station
gptkbp:landmark placed at significant sites.
gptkbp:legacy influenced future transit systems
inspired future elevated transit projects
gptkbp:length approximately 9 miles
gptkbp:local_economy impacted by its operation
gptkbp:location gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Brooklyn_Rapid_Transit_Company
gptkbp:notable_event associated with local folklore
gptkbp:notable_feature elevated structure
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1940
1885
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Brooklyn_Rapid_Transit_Company
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:Brooklyn_and_Queens_Transit_Corporation
gptkbp:public_perception mixed opinions
gptkbp:receives_funding_from supported by city funds
gptkbp:revenue fare collection
gptkbp:safety_record mixed history
gptkbp:seating_capacity reduced street congestion
varied by train size
gptkbp:service_type rapid transit
gptkbp:stations gptkb:14
platforms and waiting areas
gptkbp:successor gptkb:BMT_Canarsie_Line
gptkbp:ticket_sales adjusted over time
gptkbp:ticketing_system based on distance
issues reported
gptkbp:tour included in local tours
gptkbp:track standard gauge
gptkbp:transportation subject of academic research
integrated with subway system
debates around access and affordability
gptkbp:type gptkb:public_transportation_system