Proposed Final Plan: Q26 Local

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About the route

The proposed Q26 Local runs northbound to College Point and southbound to Fresh Meadows.

The proposed length of the Q26 Local route is 6 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 674 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,156 feet.

The route would include connections to the Q13, Q17, Q19, Q20, Q25, Q27, Q31, Q50, Q62, Q63 Q65, Q66, and Q76. It would also connect to the train and the Long Island Rail Road.

Route Improvements

More direct routing
New connections
Improved stop spacing
Improved frequency
NYC DOT Priority Corridor

Review the Q26 route summary

The proposed Q26 changes are related to the proposed Q27 and Q65 changes. The proposed Q26 would be extended north into College Point, replacing current Q65 service along College Point Blvd. South of Flushing, the route would remain mostly the same, but approaching Flushing, would use Sanford Av and Kissena Blvd instead of Bowne St and Roosevelt Av.

To match stop spacing on other Local routes, Q26 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up buses and improve reliability. The Q26 would provide local service along 46 Av and Parsons Blvd, where the proposed Q27 Rush route would be making limited stops.

Frequencies would be increased significantly and service would now operate 24 hours.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

Q26	Existing	Proposed
Weekdays	5:30 AM - 8:00 PM	24 hours
Saturdays	n/a	24 hours
Sundays	n/a	24 hours

Frequency of service: Existing

The Q26 Rush does not run on weekends. Times listed are in minutes.
Q26	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	n/a	20	11	n/a	14	17	n/a
Saturdays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes.
Q26	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	30	12	6	10	6	10	16
Saturdays	30	24	13	12	12	13	23
Sundays	30	24	15	11	10	12	23