Queens Bus Network Redesign: First Weekday Commute Impacts Riders

Queens Bus Network Redesign Implementation

• 🗓️ Today marks the first official weekday morning commute following the full implementation of the second phase of the Queens bus network redesign.
• 🗺️ These service changes significantly impact riders in the northwest and southwest parts of the borough.

Scope and Goals of the Redesign

• 👥 The redesign affects over 800,000 daily riders, with changes to bus routes that did not operate on Sunday beginning today.
• ✅ The MTA aims to deliver more reliable bus service, improve connections, reduce wait times, and increase bus speeds.
• 🔢 Post-implementation, the network will feature a total of 124 routes, comprising 94 local and 30 express routes.

Rider Support and Route Changes

• 🧑‍🏫 MTA personnel will be available at select bus stops for the first two weeks to assist riders.
• 🔄 Specific route changes include the B62 being rerouted and extended along 21st Street to the Historia houses.
• ➡️ The Q10 limited branch will be replaced by the new Q80 local route.

Review and Community Input

• 📊 The MTA plans to conduct a review over the next six months to assess reliability and rider satisfaction.
• 👂 Feedback will be used to correct problems and make necessary adjustments to the new routes.
• 🗣️ The transit agency states the plan incorporates years of community input.