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About the route
The proposed BM4c Express runs between Gerritsen Beach and Downtown/Midtown Manhattan.
The current length of the Downtown/Midtown "combo" BM4 route is 18.5 miles. The proposed length of the BM4c Express route is 18.3 miles.
In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 1,405 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,770 feet.
In the existing route, there are 0.9 turns per mile. Under the proposed route, that would decrease to 0.7 turns per mile.
Route improvements
- Interborough route
- More direct routing
- Improved stop spacing
- Fewer route patterns
- Priority Corridor
Review the BM4c route summary
The proposed BM4c would refer to the Downtown/Midtown off-peak “combo” variant of the existing BM4.
The proposed BM4c would be rerouted to travel via Avenue L and Coney Island Av instead of Avenue K, Ocean Av, and Cortelyou Rd. The new route path removes two turns, thereby reducing delays, and it provides new express service to Coney Island Av. Service on Ocean Av would still be provided by the BM1c and BM3c. Existing service on Avenue K between Nostrand Av and Ocean Av would be discontinued. Existing express service on Cortelyou Rd would be discontinued.
In Manhattan, the proposed BM4c would travel in both direc-tions 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 nearby 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 inbound frequencies reduced due to low ridership on some trips. Saturday service would be discontinued due to low ridership.
Inbound
- Service Hours: Weekdays, 6:00-7:00 a.m.; 8:30-10:00 a.m.
- AM Peak: 30 minutes
- Midday: 60 minutes
Outbound
- Service Hours: Weekdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- PM Peak: 30 minutes
- Evening: 60 minutes