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About the route
The proposed B62 Limited runs northbound to Astoria and southbound to Downtown Brooklyn.
The proposed length of the B62 Limited is 8.7 miles.
In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 869 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,506 feet.
The route would include connections to the B25, B26, B27, B38, B39, B41, B41 XT, B43, B44 SBS, B45, B48, B52, B53, B54, B57, B61, B63, B65, B66, B67, B69, Q18, Q19, Q63, Q67, Q69, Q101, Q103, and Q104. It would also connect to the trains and the Long Island Rail Road.
Route Improvements
- Interborough route
- More direct routing
- New connections
- Improved stop spacing
- Improved frequency
- Avoids narrow streets
- Improved ADA access
- NYC DOT Priority Corridor
Review the B62 route summary
As part of both the Queens and Brooklyn Bus Network Redesigns, the proposed B62 would be extended north from Long Island City to Astoria via 21 St, providing new all-day frequent connections between Queens and Brooklyn, addressing customer requests for better interborough service. Although the proposed B62 would no longer directly serve Queens Plaza, alternative service would still be provided with connections to the proposed Q101, Q63, or Q69. Bus service changes in Brooklyn are still being reviewed and will be finalized as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Proposed Final Plan.
To match stop spacing on other Limited routes, B62 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than Local routes to improve speed and reliability, but still within walking distance.
Frequencies would be increased to 10-minutes-or-better on weekdays and service would operate 24 hours on weekdays and weekends. Overnight, the proposed B62 would serve York St in Vinegar Hill via Navy St and Gold St.
Hours of operation
B62 |
Existing/Proposed |
|---|---|
Weekdays |
24 hours |
Saturdays |
24 hours |
Sundays |
24 hours |
Frequency of service: Existing
B62 |
Overnight |
Early Morning |
AM Peak |
Midday |
PM Peak |
Evening |
Late Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekdays |
30 |
15 |
8 |
15 |
13 |
15 |
20 |
Saturdays |
34 |
30 |
20 |
12 |
11 |
15 |
16 |
Sundays |
34 |
30 |
26 |
19 |
17 |
17 |
26 |
Frequency of service: Proposed
B62 |
Overnight |
Early Morning |
AM Peak |
Midday |
PM Peak |
Evening |
Late Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekdays |
30 |
15 |
8 |
15 |
13 |
15 |
20 |
Saturdays |
34 |
30 |
20 |
12 |
11 |
15 |
16 |
Sundays |
34 |
30 |
26 |
19 |
17 |
17 |
26 |