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About the route
The proposed Q8 Limited runs westbound to East New York in Brooklyn, and eastbound to Jamaica.
The proposed length of the Q8 Limited route is 6.6 miles.
In the existing route, the average stop spacing is 920 feet. Under the proposed route, that would increase to 1,205 feet.
The route would include connections to the B6-LTD, B13, B14, B15, B55, Q1, Q2, Q6, Q7, Q10, Q11, Q17, Q25, Q30, Q37, Q43, Q52, Q53, Q110, Q111, Q112, Q114, and Q115. It would also connect to the trains and the Long Island Rail Road.
Route Improvements
- Interborough route
- More direct routing
- New connections
- Improved stop spacing
- Improved frequency
- Improved ADA access
- NYC DOT Priority Corridor
Review the Q8 route summary
The proposed Q8 would maintain mostly the same routing, but would be shortened and realigned at its western end, serving the future accessible New Lots Av train station instead of Gateway Center. This would improve Queens-Brooklyn interborough service, providing a more direct connection to East New York and the train with fewer turns. Service along Fountain Av to Gateway Center would still be provided by the proposed B13 (as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign). Bus service changes in Brooklyn are still being reviewed and will be finalized as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Proposed Final Plan.
To match stop spacing on other Limited routes, Q8 stops would be spaced slightly further apart than Local routes to improve speed and reliability, but still within walking distance.
Frequencies will be increased on weekdays to provide all-day 10 minutes-or-better service. No span changes are being proposed at this time.
Hours of operation
Q8 |
Existing/Proposed |
|---|---|
Weekdays |
4:30 AM - 12:30 AM |
Saturdays |
5:30 AM - 12:30 AM |
Sundays |
5:30 AM - 12:30 AM |
Frequency of service: Existing
Q8 |
Overnight |
Early morning |
AM Peak |
Midday |
PM Peak |
Evening |
Late evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekdays |
n/a |
17 |
6 |
11 |
7 |
11 |
23 |
Saturdays |
n/a |
30 |
15 |
12 |
11 |
12 |
26 |
Sundays |
n/a |
30 |
26 |
16 |
15 |
17 |
26 |
Frequency of service: Proposed
Q8 |
Overnight |
Early morning |
AM Peak |
Midday |
PM Peak |
Evening |
Late evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekdays |
n/a |
17 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
23 |
Saturdays |
n/a |
30 |
15 |
12 |
11 |
12 |
26 |
Sundays |
n/a |
30 |
26 |
16 |
15 |
17 |
26 |