Proposed Final Plan: Q103 Local

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About the route

The proposed Q103 Local runs southbound to Hunters Point and northbound to Astoria.

The proposed length of the Q103 Local route is 3.8 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 730 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 988 feet.

The proposed route would connect to the B62, Q18, Q19, Q63, Q67, Q69, Q101, and Q104.

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

Route Improvements

New connections
Improved stop spacing
Improved ADA access

Review the Q103 route summary

The proposed Q103 would be extended south to Hunters Point and realigned south of Vernon Blvd/40 Av to serve 21 St. This change provides new connections to the waterfront as well as new connections to the accessible Court Square train station and the Long Island City LIRR station. To match stop spacing on other Local routes, Q103 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than existing to speed up buses and improve reliability.

Weekday and Saturday frequencies would be slightly adjusted during the midday and PM peak periods to match ridership patterns. Service would continue to operate during the same hours.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

No changes are being proposed to hours of operation.
Q103	Existing/Proposed
Weekdays	5:40 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturdays	7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sundays	7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes.
Q103	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	n/a	60	16	28	22	30	30
Saturdays	n/a	n/a	40	30	30	40	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a	40	30	30	40	n/a

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes.
Q103	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	n/a	60	16	26	20	30	30
Saturdays	n/a	n/a	40	28	27	40	n/a
Sundays	n/a	n/a	40	30	30	40	n/a