Proposed Final Plan: QM1 Express

Fresh Meadows - Midtown Manhattan
Associated existing route: QM1

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About the route

The proposed QM1 Express runs inbound (westbound) to Midtown Manhattan via Sixth Avenue, and outbound (eastbound) to Fresh Meadows. 

The proposed length of the QM1 Express is 14.2 miles. 

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 1,386 feet. Under the proposed route, that would decrease to 1,384 feet. 

Route Improvements

  • Improved stop spacing
  • NYC DOT Priority Corridor

Review the QM1 route summary

The proposed QM1 would maintain its existing routing. 

Along the highway, the QM1 would travel non-stop to and from Manhattan. No frequency or service span changes are being proposed at this time.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

No changes are being proposed to hours of operation.

QM1

Existing/Proposed: Westbound

Existing/Proposed: Eastbound

Weekdays

6:10 AM - 8:40 AM

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturdays

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Sundays

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Frequency of service: Existing/Proposed

No changes are being proposed to frequency of service. Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.

QM1

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

20

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30

60

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Saturdays

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Sundays

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