Proposed Final Plan: QM40 Express

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About the route

The proposed QM40 Express runs inbound (westbound) to Midtown Manhattan via Third Avenue, and outbound (eastbound) to LeFrak City.

The proposed length of the QM40 Express is 9.7 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 1,208 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,302 feet.

Route Improvements

Improved stop spacing
NYC DOT Priority Corridor

Review the QM40 route summary

The proposed QM40 would maintain its existing routing.

To match stop spacing on other local portions of Express routes, QM40 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up travel time and improve reliability. Along the highway, the QM40 would travel non-stop to and from Manhattan.

Weekday PM peak frequencies would be slightly reduced due to low ridership on some trips. 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.
QM40	Existing/Proposed: Westbound	Existing/Proposed: Eastbound
Weekdays	6:45 AM - 8:45 AM	4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturdays	n/a	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes.
QM40	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late Evening
Weekdays	36	n/a	30	60	n/a
Saturdays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes.
QM40	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late Evening
Weekdays	36	n/a	45	60	n/a
Saturdays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a