Proposed Final Plan: Q68 Local

Elmhurst - Williamsburg
Associated existing route: B24

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About the route

The proposed Q68 Local runs northbound to Elmhurst and southbound to Williamsburg. 

The proposed length of the Q68 Local route is 6 miles. 

This is a new route. The average stop spacing would be 1,122 feet. 

The route would include connections to the B39, B43, B44-SBS, B53, B62, B66, B69, Q39, Q47, Q53, Q54, and Q59. It would also connect to the  trains.

Route Improvements

  • Interborough route
  • New connections
  • Improved stop spacing
  • Improved ADA access

Review the Q68 route summary

As part of both the Queens and Brooklyn Bus Network Redesigns, the proposed Q68 would be a new interborough route directly connecting Elmhurst and Jackson Heights with Williamsburg. The route would replace the southern half of the existing B24, which would be discontinued. This new service improves Queens- Brooklyn connectivity, addressing customer requests for better interborough service. Service on the northern half of the B24 along Greenpoint Av would be provided by the proposed B53. 

Bus service changes in Brooklyn are still being reviewed and will be finalized as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Proposed Final Plan. 

To match stop spacing on other Local routes, Q68 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up buses and improve reliability. 

Frequencies and span would resemble existing B24 service.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

Q68

Proposed

Weekdays

5:20 AM - 12:50 AM

Saturdays

5:00 AM - 12:50 AM

Sundays

5:00 AM - 12:50 AM

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes.

Q68

Overnight

Early Morning

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

n/a

30

16

30

22

30

30

Saturdays

n/a

30

30

30

30

30

30

Sundays

n/a

30

30

30

30

30

30