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Draft Plan: QT61 Midtown-East Elmhurst

Previously the Q47 & Q60

Route Priorities
1. Reliable Service
2. Better Connections
3. Ease of Use

Route Statistics
Length: 8.4 miles
Number of turns per mile: 1.5
Priority Corridor: No

Route Summary

We propose the QT61 - Midtown-East Elmhurst route, the purpose of which is to link neighborhoods, key transit connections, and important destinations. It operates between East Elmhurst/100 St-23 Ave and Columbus Circle.

Where does my bus go?

Westbound to Columbus Circle
Eastbound to East Elmhurst/100 St-23 Ave

Bus stops on the QT61 - Midtown-East Elmhurst are spaced approximately 1,539 feet apart, excluding non-stop portions of the route.

  Peak Headway Base Headway Span
Weekday 12 minutes or better  20 minutes or better 19 hours
Saturday 20 minutes or better 20 minutes or better 17 hours
Sunday 20 minutes of better 60 minutes or better 17 hours

* Peak Headways indicate a minimum headway of the AM and PM peak periods. Base Headways indicate a minimum headway from approximately 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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