Proposed Final Plan: QM68 Express

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About the route

The proposed QM68 Express runs inbound (westbound) to Midtown Manhattan via Madison Avenue, and outbound (eastbound) to Floral Park.

The proposed length of the QM68 Express route is 19.1 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 2,374 feet. Under the proposed route, that would decrease to 2,200 feet.

Route Improvements

Improved stop spacing
Fewer route patterns
NYC DOT Priority Corridor

Review the QM68 route summary

The existing X68 would be re-labeled as the QM68 to be consistent with most Express routes. The existing routing in Queens would be maintained, however, the routing in Manhattan would be reconfigured in both directions to follow the path of the QM21 via 23 St, Madison Av, and 57 St. All trips would follow this path and the route would no longer operate three different patterns. Although the QM68 would no longer serve 3 Av in the westbound direction, the proposed routing is more direct and would bring most riders to their destination faster. Along the highway, the QM68 would travel non-stop to and from Manhattan.

Weekday AM peak frequencies would be slightly decreased to match ridership patterns. Service spans would be slightly adjusted to accommodate new frequencies and running times.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

QM68	Existing: Westbound	Proposed: Westbound	Existing: Eastbound	Proposed: Eastbound
Weekdays	6:02 AM - 9:00 AM	4:05 PM - 7:30 PM	6:00 AM - 9:00 AM	4:05 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturdays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.
QM68	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late Evening
Weekdays	16	n/a	23	n/a	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 and refer to the peak direction.
QM68	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late Evening
Weekdays	16	n/a	23	30	n/a
Saturdays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a