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Proposed Final Plan Addendum: QM17 Express

Rockaways East - Midtown
Associated existing route: QM17

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About the route

The QM17 will maintain its existing routing between the Rockaways and Midtown Manhattan. Peak frequencies will decrease slightly and service spans will be adjusted to match ridership patterns. 

Stop spacing

  • Existing: 1,868 ft
  • Proposed: 1,868 ft

Changes from Proposed Final Plan

  • Restored existing routing in Arverne in response to public feedback
Map of the QM16 in Queens with service between Rockaways West and Midtown Manhattan via Rockaway Beach Blvd, and Cross Bay Blvd

Hours of operation

QM17

Existing: Westbound

Proposed: Westbound

Existing: Eastbound

Proposed: Eastbound

Weekdays

5:45 AM - 8:00 AM

3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:45 AM - 8:00 AM

3:40 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturdays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Sundays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.

QM17

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

26

n/a

30

60

n/a

Saturdays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Sundays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.

QM17

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

30

n/a

34

60

n/a

Saturdays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Sundays

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a
Review the QM17 Express route profile
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Read the Proposed Final Plan Addendum