Day 244

Almost entirely hidden behind the foliage (but visible if you zoom in near the center of the photo) is a remnant of the Staten Island Railway's North Shore Branch, which once carried passengers all the way across the island's North Shore (duh), but has been out of service since 1953 (although the eastern and western ends of the line have seen some use over the years). The MTA is currently considering reviving the railroad's right-of-way for use as a bus rapid transit line.