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Draft Plan: QT79 Rikers Island-Hunters Point South

Previously the Q100 & Q102

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

Route Statistics
Length: 6.2 miles
Number of turns per mile: 0.6
Priority Corridor: No

Route Summary

We propose the QT79 - Rikers Island-Hunters Point South route, the purpose of which is to link neighborhoods, key transit connections, and important destinations. It operates between Rikers Island and Hunters Point South/54 Ave.

Where does my bus go?

Northbound to Rikers Island
Southbound to Hunters Point South/54 Ave

Bus stops on the QT79 - Rikers Island-Hunters Point South are spaced approximately 1,117 feet apart, excluding non-stop portions of the route.

  Peak Headway Base Headway Span
Weekday 20 minutes or better 30 minutes or better 24 hours
Saturday 30 minutes or better 30 minutes or better 24 hours
Sunday 30 minutes or better 30 minutes or better 24 hours

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

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