The East River Tunnel

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Tunnel
gptkbp:accessibility ADA_compliant
gptkbp:aroma Mechanical ventilation
gptkbp:averageRainfall 100,000
gptkbp:built gptkb:Tishman_Realty_&_Construction
4 years
Waterproofing
gptkbp:communityEvents Occasional tours
gptkbp:communityFeedback Generally positive
gptkbp:communityImpact Improved access
gptkbp:communityPartnerships Local organizations
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Brooklyn
gptkb:Manhattan
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Concrete
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1904
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:East_River
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Iconic structure
gptkbp:currentUse Public transit
gptkbp:design Art_Deco_style
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:William_Barclay_Parsons
gptkbp:electrification Third rail
gptkbp:electronicSystems Ground stability
gptkbp:emergencyServices Yes
Conducted regularly
Regular training
Under 5 minutes
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Minimal
gptkbp:famousLandmark No
gptkbp:features Two tracks
gptkbp:funding Public funds
gptkbp:futurePlans Upgrades planned
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Part of the subway expansion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The East River Tunnel
gptkbp:length 1.5 miles
2.4 km
gptkbp:lighting LED
gptkbp:localGovernment Strong
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:MTA
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
gptkbp:maxSpeed 30 mph
gptkbp:opened 1908
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active
gptkbp:originalPurpose Subway transportation
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:IND_Second_Avenue_Line
gptkbp:passenger_traffic Passenger trains
Integrated with city systems
gptkbp:publicAccess Yes
High priority
gptkbp:publicTransport Yes
gptkbp:renovated 2001
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Good
Fire suppression system
gptkbp:serves Line R
Line F
Line G
gptkbp:signage Bilingual
gptkbp:structureType Cut-and-cover
gptkbp:surveillanceEquipment gptkb:CCTV
gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices Recycling materials
gptkbp:toll No
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:New_York_City_Subway