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About the route
The Q3 Local runs northbound to Jamaica and southbound to JFK Airport.
The proposed length of the Q3 Local is 11.6 miles.
In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 739 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,127 feet.
The route would include connections to the Q1, Q2, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q17, Q36, Q51, Q76, Q77, Q82, Q83, Q84, Q85, Q86, Q87, Q111, Q114, and Q115. It would also connect to the train and the Long Island Rail Road.
Route improvements
- Improved stop spacing
- Improved frequency
- NYC DOT Priority Corridor
Review the Q3 Local route summary
The proposed Q3 would maintain its existing routing.
To match stop spacing on other Local routes, Q3 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up buses and improve reliability.
Frequencies would be increased throughout the day on weekdays and weekends. Service would continue to operate 24 hours.
Hours of operation
Q3 |
Existing/Proposed |
|---|---|
Weekdays |
24 hours |
Saturdays |
24 hours |
Sundays |
24 hours |
Frequency of service: Existing
Q3 |
Overnight |
Early morning |
AM Peak |
Midday |
PM Peak |
Evening |
Late evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekdays |
27 |
13 |
9 |
12 |
9 |
13 |
18 |
Saturdays |
24 |
17 |
15 |
13 |
15 |
15 |
18 |
Sundays |
24 |
15 |
18 |
15 |
18 |
17 |
18 |
Frequency of service: Proposed
Q3 |
Overnight |
Early morning |
AM Peak |
Midday |
PM Peak |
Evening |
Late evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekdays |
22 |
12 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
16 |
Saturdays |
22 |
15 |
14 |
13 |
14 |
13 |
15 |
Sundays |
24 |
13 |
15 |
14 |
14 |
15 |
14 |