Queens Bus Overhaul: 124 Routes, $34M Investment

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MTA's Queens bus network redesign launches June 29, bringing massive changes to routes that 800,000 daily riders depend on after five years of planning.

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The two-phase rollout starts with 16 new routes, 67 route changes, and 5 discontinued lines in June, followed by additional adjustments on August 31.

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New "Rush" routes will provide faster connections between outer neighborhoods and subway stations, with local stops at one end and limited stops for quicker travel.

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Bus stops will be spaced further apart—increasing from 950 feet to 1,300 feet—to improve speed, though MTA promises 84% of riders will keep their current stops.

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The $34 million annual investment will boost service frequency on 20 routes and expand operating hours on 8 routes across the borough.

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Mixed reactions come from riders, with some praising faster connections while others worry about "glorified service cuts" and removed bus stops.

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Queens residents can prepare using MTA's new online tools—route look-up, interactive maps, and trip planners—available at mta.info/queensbus.

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Borough President Richards urged residents to "get informed" while MTA Chair Lieber acknowledged challenges but emphasized the redesign will improve service.

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