Proposed Final Plan: Q18 Local

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About the route

The Q18 Local runs northbound to Astoria and southbound to Maspeth.

The proposed length of the Q18 Local route is 5.2 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 673 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,100 feet.

The route would include connections to the B57, B62, Q32, Q53, Q58, Q59, Q60, Q63, Q66, Q67, Q68, Q69, Q70, Q98, Q101, Q103, and Q105. It would also connect to the trains and the Long Island Rail Road.

Route Improvements:

More direct routing
Improved stop spacing

Review the Q18 route summary

The proposed Q18 would mostly maintain its existing routing with a straightening along 65 Pl to provide more direct service through Maspeth Plateau, avoiding multiple turns and improving travel times. Service along 69 St would be provided by two alternatives: the proposed Q47 and B57. Service along 50 Av, 53 Av, and Jay Av would be discontinued. All major train connections would be maintained.

To match stop spacing on other Local routes, Q18 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up buses and improve reliability.

Weekday frequencies would be slightly adjusted in select time periods. Service span would be slightly reduced.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

Q18	Existing	Proposed
Weekdays	4:00 AM - 2:00 AM	4:00 AM - 1:40 AM
Saturdays	4:00 AM - 2:00 AM	4:00 AM - 1:40 AM
Sundays	4:00 AM - 2:00 AM	4:00 AM - 1:40 AM

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes.
Q18	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	n/a	24	9	16	10	24	30
Saturdays	n/a	40	26	20	20	20	30
Sundays	n/a	40	23	20	20	20	30

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes.
Q18	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	n/a	20	9	16	10	17	30
Saturdays	n/a	40	26	20	20	20	26
Sundays	n/a	40	26	20	20	20	30