Proposed Final Plan: Q50 Limited

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About the route

The proposed Q50 Limited runs northbound to Co-Op City and southbound to LaGuardia Airport.

The proposed length of the Q50 route is 12.8 miles.

In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 1,879 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,917 feet.

The route would include connections to the Bx5, Bx12, Bx23, Bx30, M60, Q44, Q62, Q66, Q70, Q72, and Q76. It would also connect to the trains and the Long Island Rail Road.

Route Improvements

Interborough route
New connections
Improved frequency

Review the Q50 route summary

The proposed Q50 would maintain the same routing changes that were proposed in the Bronx Bus Network Redesign. However, as part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign, the proposed Q50 would be extended from Flushing to LaGuardia Airport, providing new direct access from the northeast Bronx to LGA, and replacing existing Q48 service, which would be discontinued.

To match stop spacing on other Limited routes, Q50 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than Local routes to improve speed and reliability, but still within walking distance. No stop changes are proposed in the Bronx.

Both weekday and weekend frequencies would be increased and service would now operate 24 hours.

See the route profile with full stop list.

Hours of operation

Q50	Existing	Proposed
Weekdays	3:30 AM - 1:15 AM	24 hours
Saturdays	5:05 AM - 1:05 AM	24 hours
Sundays	5:05 AM - 1:05 AM	24 hours

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes.
Q50	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	n/a	20	15	20	15	24	36
Saturdays	n/a	30	30	30	30	30	45
Sundays	n/a	30	30	30	30	30	45

Frequency of service: Proposed

Times listed are in minutes.
Q50	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	34	20	14	14	13	20	23
Saturdays	40	24	18	16	20	20	30
Sundays	40	24	20	20	20	20	30