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About the route
The proposed Q23 Local runs westbound to Corona and eastbound to Fresh Meadows.
The proposed length of the Q23 Local route is 4.9 miles.
In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 698 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 959 feet.
The route would include connections to the Q11, Q14, Q38, Q52, Q53, Q54, Q58, Q60, Q64, and Q88. It would also connect to the trains and the Long Island Rail Road.
Route Improvements
- More direct routing
- New connections
- Improved stop spacing
- Improved frequency
- Avoids narrow streets
- NYC DOT Priority Corridor
Review the Q23 route summary
The proposed Q23 would be shortened to reduce turns and route length, improving reliability for riders between Forest Hills and Corona. The route would travel along 108 St from Queens Blvd to 43 Av, terminating near the 103 St-Corona Plaza train station. Service north of Roosevelt Av to East Elmhurst would be provided by the proposed new Q14 (along 102 St/103 St) or Q50 (along 108 St). Existing routing in Forest Hills would be maintained.
To match stop spacing on other Local routes, Q23 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up buses and improve reliability.
Frequencies would be slightly increased in select time periods and service would now operate 24 hours on weekdays and weekends.
Hours of operation
Q23 |
Existing |
Proposed |
|---|---|---|
Weekdays |
4:15 AM - 1:20 AM |
24 hours |
Saturdays |
4:15 AM - 1:20 AM |
24 hours |
Sundays |
4:15 AM - 1:20 AM |
24 hours |
Frequency of service: Existing
Q23 |
Overnight |
Early morning |
AM Peak |
Midday |
PM Peak |
Evening |
Late evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekdays |
n/a |
20 |
8 |
10 |
6 |
9 |
18 |
Saturdays |
n/a |
40 |
13 |
10 |
10 |
11 |
18 |
Sundays |
n/a |
40 |
20 |
12 |
12 |
15 |
23 |
Frequency of service: Proposed
Q23 |
Overnight |
Early morning |
AM Peak |
Midday |
PM Peak |
Evening |
Late evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekdays |
48 |
20 |
8 |
10 |
6 |
9 |
15 |
Saturdays |
40 |
30 |
13 |
10 |
10 |
11 |
16 |
Sundays |
48 |
40 |
18 |
12 |
12 |
15 |
23 |