Proposed Final Plan: QM36 Express

Glen Oaks/North Shore Towers - Midtown Manhattan
Associated existing routes: QM36

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About the route

The proposed QM36 Express runs inbound (westbound) to Midtown Manhattan via Third Avenue, and outbound (eastbound) to Glen Oaks/North Shore Towers.

The proposed length of the QM36 Express route is 18 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 1,930 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 2,146 feet.

Route Improvements

  • Improved stop spacing
  • NYC DOT Priority Corridor
  • Improved frequency

Review the QM36 route summary

The proposed QM36 would maintain its existing routing, however, the route would no longer make stops along Union Turnpike west of 188 St. This speeds up travel times for riders east of 188 St and avoids providing redundant service on Union Turnpike. Service from Union Turnpike west of 188 St to 3 Av would still be provided by the proposed QM31 and QM35. 

To match stop spacing on other local portions of Express routes, QM36 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up travel time and improve reliability. Along the highway, the QM36 would travel non-stop to and from Manhattan. 

Weekday AM peak frequency would be slightly increased. Service spans would be slightly adjusted to accommodate new frequencies.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

QM36

Existing: Westbound

Proposed: Westbound

Existing: Eastbound

Proposed: Eastbound

Weekdays

6:40 AM - 7:45 AM

6:40 AM - 7:45 AM

5:15 PM - 6:20 PM

5:20 PM - 6:30 PM

Saturdays

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Sundays

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Frequency of service: Existing

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

QM36

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

24

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30

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Saturdays

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Frequency of service: Proposed

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

QM36

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late Evening

Weekdays

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30

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Saturdays

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