Draft Plan: QT81 Astoria-Whitestone

Previously the Q15 & Q19

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

Route Statistics
Length: 9.9 miles
Number of turns per mile: 0.8
Priority Corridor: Yes
Transit Signal Priority from 94th St/LaGuardia Rd to Hoyt Ave/31st St

Route Summary

We propose the QT81 - Astoria-Whitestone route, the purpose of which is to link neighborhoods, key transit connections and important destinations. It operates between Whitestone/6 Ave-Clintonville St and Astoria/27 Ave-2 St.

Where does my bus go?

Westbound to Astoria/27 Ave-2 St
Eastbound to Whitestone/6 Ave-Clintonville St

Bus stops on the QT81 - Astoria-Whitestone are spaced approximately 1,418 feet apart, excluding non-stop portions of the route.

  Peak Headway Base Headway Span
Weekday 20 minutes or better 30 minutes or better 16 hours
Saturday 30 minutes or better 30 minutes or better  16 hours
Sunday 30 minutes or better 30 minutes or better 16 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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