Proposed Final Plan: QM15 Express

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About the route

The proposed QM15 Express runs inbound (westbound) to Midtown Manhattan via Sixth Avenue, and outbound (eastbound) to Howard Beach.

The proposed length of the QM15 Express is 15.5 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 1,808 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,815 feet.

Route Improvements

Improved stop spacing
NYC DOT Priority Corridor

Review the QM15 route summary

The proposed QM15 would maintain its existing routing.

To match stop spacing on other local portions of Express routes, QM15 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up travel time and improve reliability. Along the highway, the QM15 would travel non-stop to and from Manhattan.

Weekday frequencies would be slightly adjusted to match ridership patterns. Service would continue to operate during the same hours in both directions.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

No changes are being proposed to hours of operation.
QM15	Existing/Proposed: Westbound	Existing/Proposed: Eastbound
Weekdays	5:40 AM - 6:00 PM	10:00 AM - 11:15 PM
Saturdays	7:00 AM - 6:00 PM	8:40 AM - 7:40 PM
Sundays	n/a	n/a

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.
QM15	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late Evening
Weekdays	9	60	15	40	60
Saturdays	60	60	60	60	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.
QM15	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late Evening
Weekdays	9	51	18	40	60
Saturdays	60	60	60	60	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a