N6 Limited Posted June 2, 2016 #1 Posted June 2, 2016 MTA to give Rockaways and Orchard Beach beachgoers better shuttle service, more buses http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/mta-give-beachgoers-better-shuttle-service-buses-article-1.2652420 The MTA is boosting shuttle service to the Rockaways this summer — so that waves of beachgoers can take the train to swim and surf. Rockaway Park shuttle trains will be extended north to the Rockaway Blvd. station on the A line on weekends from June 12 through at least Labor Day. The extra service will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. That means all A riders — not just those on a Far Rockaway-bound train — will be able to transfer to the shuttle, cutting down on travel times. Meanwhile, beachgoers who take the Q35 bus from Flatbush will also see extra service starting July 3. The MTA will add 35 trips to the route’s Saturday and Sunday schedule, with buses running every seven and a half minutes instead of every 10 minutes. In the Bronx, the Bx12 local route will run to Orchard Beach from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Saturday.
Javier Posted June 2, 2016 #2 Posted June 2, 2016 So that means Rockaway Blvd bound trains will stop at Aqueduct Racetrack?
Fresh Pond Posted June 2, 2016 #3 Posted June 2, 2016 So that means Rockaway Blvd bound trains will stop at Aqueduct Racetrack? Yes. The station is open at all times.
46Dover Posted June 2, 2016 #4 Posted June 2, 2016 They used to send the B9 and B46 to Rockaway Beach via the Q35 route many moons ago....
BronxBombers Posted June 4, 2016 #6 Posted June 4, 2016 No Bx5's to Orchard Beach this summer? From what I've read unfortunately no... I haven't been to Orchard beach in a few years but the Bx5 helps out Soundview, Castle Hill, and South Bronx beach goers.
JubaionBx12+SBS Posted June 4, 2016 #7 Posted June 4, 2016 The Bx5 will have bigger fish to fry serving the Bay Plaza mall on summer weekends.
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