Proposed Final Plan: Q101 Local

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About the route

The proposed Q101 Local runs southbound to Hunters Point and northbound to Ditmars-Steinway.

The proposed length of the Q101 Local route is 4.6 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 845 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,024 feet.

The proposed route would connect to the M60, Q18, Q19, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q63, Q66, Q67, Q69, Q103, Q104, and Q105.

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

Route Improvements

More direct routing
New connections
Improved stop spacing
Improved ADA access

Review the Q101 route summary

The proposed Q101 would be realigned to serve Hunters Point via Jackson Av instead of serving Manhattan. This routing provides new direct connections from Steinway St to Long Island City and the waterfront. It also avoids congestion on the Queensboro Bridge, improving the route’s reliability. Bus service to Manhattan would still be provided by the Q32 and Q60.

To match stop spacing on other Local routes, Q101 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up buses and improve reliability. Weekday and Saturday frequencies would be slightly adjusted to match ridership patterns. Service would continue to operate 24 hours.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

No changes are being proposed to hours of operation.
Q101	Existing/Proposed
Weekdays	24 hours
Saturdays	24 hours
Sundays	24 hours

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes.
Q101	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	48	20	13	19	13	24	30
Saturdays	48	40	30	21	20	30	30
Sundays	48	30	30	30	30	30	30

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes.
Q101	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	48	24	11	19	13	20	30
Saturdays	48	30	30	21	20	24	30
Sundays	48	30	30	30	30	30	30