Union Tpke Posted July 8, 2014 Share #2001 Posted July 8, 2014 Which is why if I did ANYTHING with the Franklin Shuttle, I would rebuild the platforms to 600' and the tracks after Botanic Garden to two, extending the line past Franklin Avenue to connect to the existing Myrtle Avenue El (possibly including a rebuild of a small part of the old line) with those stations extended to 600' to make it the Myrtle-Brighton line. As previously noted, this line would run from Metropolitan Avenue-Coney Island and would become a 24/7 Brighton Local (as a "Black " train) while the would become a 24/7 Brighton Express to Brighton Beach at all times and the would be a second Brighton Local to Coney Island when it runs. There would also be provisions built in as I would do it to connect to and from the Broadway-Brooklyn line in both directions and vice versa for added flexibility in the event of an emergency, G.O. or otherwise (i.e.: In an emergency, the and/or can be sent via the current Franklin Shuttle line that would be absorbed by this new line and possibly be sent up 6th Avenue if necessary). I remember that proposal of yours! The one that made me laugh hysterically because of how horrible and far fetched the idea is! Also, my brother who does not know much about the subway started laughing! ®'s are anything but empty, I don't know about you, but the ®'s are used. they are crowded in fact around roosevelt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted July 8, 2014 Share #2002 Posted July 8, 2014 I know, they are used and I find them very useful, but after Woodhaven on the Forest-Hills bound ®'s, I find them very empty. Not really, you do have people who use them. I don't where exactly on the train you get off or on, but they are full (by standard, the cars in the outer ends wouldn't be as full). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted July 8, 2014 Share #2003 Posted July 8, 2014 I remember that proposal of yours! The one that made me laugh hysterically because of how horrible and far fetched the idea is! Also, my brother who does not know much about the subway started laughing! they are crowded in fact around roosevelt Especially on the weekend 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted July 9, 2014 Share #2004 Posted July 9, 2014 Especially on the weekend yup 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Dude Posted July 9, 2014 Share #2005 Posted July 9, 2014 (edited) Not really, you do have people who use them. I don't where exactly on the train you get off or on, but they are full (by standard, the cars in the outer ends wouldn't be as full). I ride them from Canal to Forest Hills, board no more than one car away from the conductor's cab, and after around Woodhaven, it is damn empty. Considering that there are only 3 more stops on the line... Edited July 9, 2014 by MTA Dude 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted July 9, 2014 Share #2006 Posted July 9, 2014 I ride them from Canal to Forest Hills, and after around Woodhaven, it is damn empty. Considering that there are only 3 more stops on the line... Not really, you still have people riding them. Yeah not in major quantities, but it's not close to empty. Depends what time you take the train. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Dude Posted July 9, 2014 Share #2007 Posted July 9, 2014 Not really, you still have people riding them. Yeah not in major quantities, but it's not close to empty. Depends what time you take the train. Sundays at around 4-5 p.m. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted July 9, 2014 Share #2008 Posted July 9, 2014 Sundays at around 4-5 p.m. You have people at that time, take it around 6 or 7, or from 3-4, you'll see more people. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Dude Posted July 9, 2014 Share #2009 Posted July 9, 2014 You have people at that time, take it around 6 or 7, or from 3-4, you'll see more people. You never said 4:30-5:00. >) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted July 9, 2014 Share #2010 Posted July 9, 2014 You never said 4:30-5:00. > ) Still, you'll see more people. Like yeah, some ®'s empty out, but that's because people usually are in the mall at that time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Dude Posted July 12, 2014 Share #2011 Posted July 12, 2014 Still, you'll see more people. Like yeah, some ®'s empty out, but that's because people usually are in the mall at that time. Maybe that is the reason, but still, it is called "empty". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2012 Posted July 15, 2014 Here are my Subway line headway and new route suggestions (which includes new tunnels being built): (8) new line to run from Pelham Bay Park to South Ferry via Pelham line in The Bronx, and Lenox Avenue and 7th Avenue/Broadway in Manhattan to South Ferry. To operate 7 Days a Week between 5 AM and Midnight. this is impossible there is no connection between the Pelham line and the lenox avenue line 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallyhorse Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2013 Posted July 15, 2014 this is impossible there is no connection between the Pelham line and the lenox avenue line He's thinking in terms of a loop of sorts: (8) would in this case start at Pelham Bay Park and run local to Brooklyn Bridge and then go with the and to Bowling Green before using the loop to get to South Ferry and THEN go with the to Chambers and with the to 148th Lenox-Terminal. This might be something for AFTER the returns to the new SF terminal with this new (8) using the loop station. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Except that's NOT what he said. 8, Pelham Bay Park to South Ferry Via the Broadway/7th Ave line. THAT's what he said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2015 Posted July 15, 2014 He's thinking in terms of a loop of sorts: (8) would in this case start at Pelham Bay Park and run local to Brooklyn Bridge and then go with the and to Bowling Green before using the loop to get to South Ferry and THEN go with the to Chambers and with the to 148th Lenox-Terminal. This might be something for AFTER the returns to the new SF terminal with this new (8) using the loop station. he did not say that and that would be a horrible idea! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanInfinity Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2016 Posted July 15, 2014 There is no point to the (8) line; go to the Lexington Avenue station nearest to the 7th Avenue station and take a crosstown bus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2017 Posted July 15, 2014 <proposals removed> I've got to say, these aren't bad proposals. I especially like the Hillside and Archer Avenues extensions as well as a fully realized Second Avenue with branches because quite frankly, they are desperately needed. However, I do have a few qualms with some of your ideas. First off, reducing service on the E and F lines? That's a non-starter if there ever was one. If anything, those lines could use more service, not less. Secondly, some of your peak direction express suggestions are unnecessary. Pelham doesn't need it during the overnight hours and the West End doesn't need it at all. You'd be running empty trains. Some of your service extensions into South Brooklyn are also not needed for the same reason. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2018 Posted July 15, 2014 Running the to New Lots at all times is going to create more rush hour delays than now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2019 Posted July 15, 2014 Here are my Subway line headway and new route suggestions (which includes new tunnels being built): service extension to LIJ/New Hyde Park. Runs Express to 179th Street/Jamaica. Headways at 6 minutes during Rush Hours and 10 minutes during Middays and Weekends. Peak Direction Express in Brooklyn along the Culver line during AM and PM Rush Hours. If the goes express to 179th then what covers the local stops between Forest Hills and 179th? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanInfinity Posted July 16, 2014 Share #2020 Posted July 16, 2014 If the goes express to 179th then what covers the local stops between Forest Hills and 179th? He said the was extended to 179th. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted July 16, 2014 Share #2021 Posted July 16, 2014 I do like the to Flatbush 7 days 5am-12mid 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted July 16, 2014 Share #2022 Posted July 16, 2014 The and lines are overly-congested as it is along Queens Blvd. The new Queens Blvd Bypass would alleviate the pressure, however I must stand firm on the 10 minute headway policy on most Subway lines (Keep the buses operating at the higher frequency) during the Off Peak Hours. The would increase service during the Rush Hours operating at 5 minute headways while extended to 179th Street (some trains to terminate at Whitehall Street in Lower Manhattan). The only Subway lines that should operate at a higher frequency than 10 minutes during Off Peak Hours are the at 7 to 8 minutes, at 8 minutes, at 7 to 8 minutes, at 5 minutes (mainly because of available) on Weekdays and 7 minutes on Weekends, at 7 1/2 minutes (mainly to operate Far Rockaway service at 15 minute headways instead of 20 minute headways), and at 5 minutes (it does not share a track with other lines along the length of the route. ARE YOU CRAZY! It is going to be so crowded on QBL, they need 4 to 5 min headways not more, buses are not a good alternative. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted July 16, 2014 Share #2023 Posted July 16, 2014 ARE YOU CRAZY! It is going to be so crowded on QBL, they need 4 to 5 min headways not more, buses are not a good alternative. Lmao 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollOver Posted July 16, 2014 Share #2024 Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) I don't think it's a good idea to run the every 8 minutes, whilst having the run every 10 minutes. It doesn't seem to sound pretty, because it's not even equal. Edited July 16, 2014 by RollOver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted July 17, 2014 Share #2025 Posted July 17, 2014 If you want lower headways 6 minutes, on weekends at roosevelt it gets really crowded. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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