Proposed Final Plan: Q1 Limited

Hillside Avenue
Associated existing route: Q1

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About the route

The proposed Q1 Limited runs between Bellerose and Jamaica.

The proposed length of the Q1 Limited route is 5.2 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 757 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,455 feet.

The proposed route would connect to the Q6, Q8, Q9, Q17, Q20, Q24, Q25, Q27, Q30, Q31, Q36, Q40, Q41, Q43, Q44, Q54, Q56, Q60, Q65, Q76, Q77, Q82, Q83, Q88, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q114, and Q115.

It would also connect to the  trains and the Long Island Rail Road.

Route Improvements

  • New connections
  • Improved stop spacing
  • Improved frequency
  • Fewer route patterns
  • NYC DOT Priority Corridor

Review the Q1 route summary

The proposed Q1 would be extended further west along Hillside Av to provide continuous all-day frequent service along the entire Hillside Av corridor from Bellerose to Sutphin Blvd/Jamaica Av. The proposed Q1 would terminate on Braddock Av at its eastern end and on Sutphin Blvd/Jamaica Av at its western end. Service on the existing Springfield Blvd branch would be provided by the proposed Q36.

To match stop spacing on other Limited routes, Q1 stops
would be spaced slightly further apart than Local routes to improve speed and reliability, but still within walking distance.

As the new main Hillside Av route, the Q1 would receive a significant frequency increase and would still operate 24 hours on weekdays and weekends.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

No changes are being proposed to hours of operation.

Q1

Existing/Proposed

Weekdays

24 hours

Saturdays

24 hours

Sundays

24 hours

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes.

Q1

Overnight

Early morning

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late evening

Weekdays

48

24

9

15

10

11

18

Saturdays

48

30

15

15

15

17

20

Sundays

48

40

20

20

18

20

23

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes.

Q1

Overnight

Early morning

AM Peak

Midday

PM Peak

Evening

Late evening

Weekdays

34

17

8

10

8

10

16

Saturdays

40

30

15

12

12

12

18

Sundays

40

30

16

15

15

15

23