Vehicular traffic uses the Roosevelt Island Bridge to access the island from Astoria, Queens, though the island is not designed for vehicular traffic and has several areas designed as car-free zones.

Yes, there are cars on Roosevelt Island in New York City, but the island is designed to be highly pedestrian-friendly with restricted vehicular traffic. Residents and visitors can drive onto the island via the Roosevelt Island Bridge from Astoria, Queens (there is no direct car access from Manhattan). However, through-traffic on Main Street is discouraged, and parking is extremely limited. Most drivers are required to park their vehicles in the Motorgate Garage, a massive parking complex located at the northern end of the island near the bridge. From there, people typically use the island's famous Red Bus—a free shuttle service that loops the island—or walk to their destination. While you will see service vehicles, some resident cars, and delivery trucks, the lack of traditional street parking and the heavy reliance on the Tram and the F-train make it one of the least car-dependent neighborhoods in the five boroughs.