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About the route
The proposed BM2c Express runs between Canarsie and Downtown/Midtown Manhattan.
The current length of the Downtown/Midtown off-peak "combo" BM2 route is 19.2 miles. The proposed length of the BM2c Express route is 19.2 miles.
In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 1,449 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,802 feet.
In the existing route, there are 1.0 turns per mile. Under the proposed route, that would decrease to 0.9 turns per mile.
Route improvements
- Interborough route
- More direct routing
- Improved stop spacing
- Fewer route patterns
- Priority Corridor
Review the BM2c route summary
The proposed BM2c would refer to the Downtown/Midtown off-peak “combo” variant of the existing BM2. The proposed BM2c would mostly maintain its existing routing.
Between Ocean Av and Coney Island Av, the BM2c would use Beverley Rd instead of Cortelyou Rd, a shorter route path that would remove a challenging turn at Coney Island Av/Cortelyou Rd, reducing delays. Existing express service would be discontinued on Cortelyou Rd. In Manhattan, the proposed BM2c would travel in both directions on Water St in order to simplify service. Service on Trinity Pl and Church St would be provided by the proposed BM7c, BM8c, the M55, and numerous subway lines.
As an Express route, stops on local streets would be spaced slightly farther apart than existing to speed up travel time and improve reliability. Along the highway, Express routes travel non-stop to and from Manhattan.
Weekday spans would be shortened and outbound frequencies reduced due to low ridership on some trips. Saturday service would be discontinued due to low ridership.
BM2c proposed frequency and span
Inbound
- Service Hours: Weekdays, 5:00-7:00 a.m.; 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Early AM: 60 minutes
- AM Peak: 60 minutes
- Midday: 60 minutes
Outbound
- Service Hours: Weekdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- PM Peak: 60 minutes