Brooklyn Elevated Railway

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:advocacy formed around its history
gptkbp:annual_ridership varied over the years
gptkbp:art_installations featured along the route
gptkbp:associated_with urban development in Brooklyn
gptkbp:challenges construction in urban areas
gptkbp:civic_engagement encouraged public involvement in transit issues
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1940
gptkbp:closure_type decline in ridership
gptkbp:community part of local culture
gptkbp:community_events hosted local gatherings
gptkbp:community_feedback influenced service changes
gptkbp:community_impact connected neighborhoods
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:steel
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_development 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:famous_landmark placed at significant sites.
gptkbp:fare_changes adjusted over time
gptkbp:fare_system based on distance
issues reported
gptkbp:funding supported by city funds
gptkbp:has_public_transport shaped local transit policies
gptkbp:historical_context part of late 19th-century transit expansion
gptkbp:historical_research studied by transit historians
gptkbp:historical_significance first elevated railway in Brooklyn
gptkbp:historical_tours included in local tours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brooklyn Elevated Railway
gptkbp:integration with other transit lines
gptkbp:legacy influenced future transit systems
inspired future elevated transit projects
gptkbp:length approximately 9 miles
gptkbp:local_business 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 1885
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Brooklyn_Rapid_Transit_Company
gptkbp:passenger_capacity varied by train size
gptkbp:passenger_traffic reduced street congestion
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:Brooklyn_and_Queens_Transit_Corporation
gptkbp:public_art incorporated in some stations
gptkbp:public_perception mixed opinions
gptkbp:revenue fare collection
gptkbp:route from Park Row to the East New York station
gptkbp:safety_record mixed history
gptkbp:service_frequency varied by time of day
gptkbp:service_type rapid transit
gptkbp:stations gptkb:14
platforms and waiting areas
gptkbp:successor gptkb:BMT_Canarsie_Line
gptkbp:track_gauge standard gauge
gptkbp:transportation subject of academic research
integrated with subway system
debates around access and affordability
gptkbp:type gptkb:public_transportation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brooklyn_Rapid_Transit_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7