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Cain

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  1. It is disingenuous as a layperson would not find this helpful at all if they need to dig for changes in their commute. The redesign feels like it is literally designed (pun intended) to sneak through.
  2. The Remix map feels like a black hole to me. Why can't we see the other submitter's comments like on other DOT project portals? Also, it is kinda annoying and infuriating that they do not put up the headways and times for each route on the Remix map. A normal and reasonable person would find this rather irritating too and would likely give up trying.
  3. Outside of the Flushing Main St busway does get a bit congested and double parked cars on the bus lane does not help either - although this happens much more on weekends rather than weekdays from what I have seen. Northern Blvd, Union St, and Main St before the Flushing Post Office gets bogged down, especially during the middle of the days and weekends. However, the busway has really sped up this segment considerably for all of the buses operating through here.
  4. Has this changed now that parts of Jamaica got a new busway and bus lanes (as useless they are when its blocked by taxi drivers and waiting cars for LIRR passengers)?
  5. The Remix map still has not updated the headways and times. Was there any talk of when they will be populated?
  6. Thinking about new Q12 terminus at Sanford Ave, it is going to be tough turning into this road (given Q12 uses artics) from Kissena Blvd without adding a bus lane or removing the bike lane/parking there. It serves as a traffic turn off for when Kissena becomes a busway. I see buses get stuck here often when cars clog the intersection, like just now. DOT needs to fix the traffic patterns and signals in Flushing to resolve this. I added comments to the Remix but it feels like a black box of nothingness...
  7. The first argument I hear a lot is the extra walking needed, which would be detrimental to elderly or disabled. I would need more data/study if this greatly affects such a group. The additional 2-4 minute (max) walk time for the additional 300-400 feet for one to allow a overall trip to improve for many seems like a positive for me. And that is assuming a rather leisurely walking speed. With better technology like apps letting riders know when buses are coming and giving ETA, this can be better planned for a person's walking comfort. I can't say for sure but any delay like tight bus stop spacing has a ripple effect for all riders on the bus. One suggestion I saw on a FB group was that the elderly/disabled can flag down a bus along the line, but not sure how that would work since that would be using driver's discretion.
  8. I have not seen any notes regarding bus service during the school year AM/PM arrival and dismissal rush. Are those going to be accounted for in the redesign or is it just generic headways? Also noticed that the redesign Q76 no longer has that branch which services Bayside HS during those times as well as losing Q31 service through there.
  9. I am a little disappointed in this too - in MTA's mind, they think the M60-SBS would take care of such trips but headways are not great and Queens connections to the rest of the borough are terrible. I dare say make that Bx to NW Queens route into a super limited or "SBS" and skip a stop in certain stretches except for the end few stops that matter. It would alleviate some of the pressure on the Lexington line for such trips and would be the most forward thinking thing since the IBX.
  10. College Pt and Roosevelt has needed some new infrastructure there for years since the Skyview Mall was built... That place needs an overpass (or tunnel?) to handle the foot traffic going towards the mall. Also the intersection should eliminate that "middle area" where cars get stuck causing gridlock and add new traffic and light pattern to allow for turning cars. Widen the road on Roosevelt Ave going east on the mall side to allow for three lanes (left turn, go straight, right turn), that sidewalk does not see much foot traffic. They have the new Q58 and Q16 turning into here and I can only see this as a choke point if these fixes are not added.
  11. One thing that has irked me for a long time is why there is no bus on Roosevelt Ave from 111 St to 74 St, Most of those stations are not even ADA compliant. They could run a circulator route with 2 to 4 buses along this less than 2 mile segment. One major issue NYCT and NYCDOT need to figure out is the intense traffic and double parking here.
  12. The Q16 terminating here might be due giving this corridor some coverage as the Q58 is re-routed and Q98 being a SBS. There is a Rec Center with Pool/skating rink, Western Beef (re-opened) and Home Depot at the loop that the new Q16 route would make. Perhaps bus layover in downtown Flushing is too congested? P.S. I actually like this change to be honest (and I am biased as I do live off the Q16 and use that gym often).
  13. They could start from Southern Blvd and end at Sedgwick Av before they head into Manhattan. The proposals are here: https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2022/03/21/dot-offers-three-proposals-to-finally-improve-bus-service-on-fordham-road/
  14. Ah, I see it on the Remix map now. It was not clear on the pdf. Thanks. Still - Fordham Rd in that area could use center running bus lanes, it is always congested. Any other plan would just be ruined by double parking.
  15. I agree with the Q16 opinions, they should repurpose the buses from Q62 to other needed areas in NE Queens - just let Q16 continue serving Ft Totten up Utopia. Q19 is a strange line... I feel like it should be more limited service like instead of local. That cross town route connects two major neighborhoods. Q44 going to Fordham is nice but that area is always congested with double parking and traffic - probably going to cause the whole service to suffer with delays. That area needs a busway or center running bus lanes. It is still an important artery for car traffic, unfortunately. Q50 Co-op loopy seem so inefficient but I understand bus service should have priority for one seat rides for elderly and limited mobility folks. Thinking a circulator type route for the Co-op area seems like a better idea. Having Q16, 61, 62, and 28 turning into Union St is always problematic - it needs some transit priority. The buses gets bogged down with traffic significantly and the police station there think they can park their cars anywhere and everywhere. Having the Q31 straightened out as N/S service is nice. Possibly unpopular opinion? Bus service should be free on weekends or at least Sunday. They should try a one month pilot and see if economic activity picks up in local businesses and downtowns. Question: Is there a higher resolution map of the redesign somewhere?
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