Queens Bus Revamp: 11 New Routes, 1,800 Stops Removed

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MTA's $35 million Queens bus overhaul promises faster commutes but faces pushback over removing 1,800 bus stops by Labor Day 2025.

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Queens' 70-year-old bus network expands from 113 to 124 routes, serving 800,000 daily riders with 11 new local routes.

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Twenty-five new 'rush routes' will operate like subway express trains, picking up local stops before switching to express service.

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Recent bus priority improvements show promise: Archer Avenue buses now move 57% faster, while Main Street sees 44% speed boost.

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Seniors and disabled residents worry as bus stops spacing increases, making access harder during winter months.

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Q80 and Q90 routes bring fresh connections to JFK and LaGuardia airports, while Q52 extends service to Edgemere.

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MTA's five-year planning process gathered 18,000 public comments through 250 community meetings.

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Seventeen routes get increased frequency while eight routes extend their service hours for better coverage.

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Roosevelt Island keeps Q102 service after community feedback, while Northeast Queens gains Q74 route to Queens Community College.

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MTA commits to monitoring and adjusting routes based on rider feedback after implementation begins this summer.

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