bobtehpanda Posted January 25, 2022 Share #126 Posted January 25, 2022 The devil is also in the details on this one. Bay Ridge Av's northern end is under Senator St, so it's only 690 feet to the ROW. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznit1987 Posted January 25, 2022 Share #127 Posted January 25, 2022 IMHO, it really makes zero sense not to make the Interborough Express go to LGA. You're completing two major wish list projects in one fowl swoop. Also, about the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave issue: They're going to have to invest in a mezanine extention ala-Court Sq. There's no where to place an LRT station around Roosevelt Ave (I used to live by there). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T to Dyre Avenue Posted January 26, 2022 Share #128 Posted January 26, 2022 I thought they were going to use the unused upper level platform at Roosevelt Avenue. I’d like for them to use it. But I don’t think it’s designed for trains to continue north of there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted January 26, 2022 Share #129 Posted January 26, 2022 2 hours ago, T to Dyre Avenue said: I thought they were going to use the unused upper level platform at Roosevelt Avenue. I’d like for them to use it. But I don’t think it’s designed for trains to continue north of there. I'd be concerned about tunnel width. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsman Posted January 26, 2022 Share #130 Posted January 26, 2022 17 hours ago, shiznit1987 said: IMHO, it really makes zero sense not to make the Interborough Express go to LGA. You're completing two major wish list projects in one fowl swoop. Also, about the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave issue: They're going to have to invest in a mezanine extention ala-Court Sq. There's no where to place an LRT station around Roosevelt Ave (I used to live by there). Agreed. Given where the IBX runs, it is perfectly suited to handle trips from southern Brooklyn to eastern Brooklyn to northwestern Queens. They should make every effort for the IBX to connect with all nearby subways, including the in Bay Ridge. As such, for the many New Yorkers who live in the outer boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens along one of the main lines that intersects with IBX, they can have a reasonable two-seat ride into LGA. This also avoids the issues with running trains through the Astoria NIBMY neighborhood, or even worse splitting trains and having some service along the Grand Central Parkway. FWIW, one of the most popular ways of reaching LGA by transit is to take the subway to Jackson Heights and then using the bus for the remaining distance. IBX to LGA will basically incorporate this without the bus. Much of Manhattan and most of Queens is a one seat ride away from Jackson Heights. One quick transfer from there can get you to LGA. If a Bronx extension is at all feasible, then running two branches, one to Bronx and one to LGA from Jacson Heights should also work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted May 3, 2022 Share #131 Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) The MTA is having a virtual town hall on May 19th. @ 6PM https://new.mta.info/project/interborough-express https://twitter.com/MTA/status/1519020577268375552 Sneak Peak: Edited May 3, 2022 by N6 Limited 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted May 16, 2022 Share #132 Posted May 16, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 10:02 AM, mrsman said: Agreed. Given where the IBX runs, it is perfectly suited to handle trips from southern Brooklyn to eastern Brooklyn to northwestern Queens. They should make every effort for the IBX to connect with all nearby subways, including the in Bay Ridge. As such, for the many New Yorkers who live in the outer boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens along one of the main lines that intersects with IBX, they can have a reasonable two-seat ride into LGA. This also avoids the issues with running trains through the Astoria NIBMY neighborhood, or even worse splitting trains and having some service along the Grand Central Parkway. FWIW, one of the most popular ways of reaching LGA by transit is to take the subway to Jackson Heights and then using the bus for the remaining distance. IBX to LGA will basically incorporate this without the bus. Much of Manhattan and most of Queens is a one seat ride away from Jackson Heights. One quick transfer from there can get you to LGA. If a Bronx extension is at all feasible, then running two branches, one to Bronx and one to LGA from Jacson Heights should also work. The East River is also quite shallow. There's no reason to split it across two branches, especially if you consider the construction/capacity/connection issues on the line through Hell Gate. And Hunts Point is across the East River from LGA. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-express Posted May 18, 2022 Share #133 Posted May 18, 2022 The MTA released a new video about the IBX today: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted May 19, 2022 Share #134 Posted May 19, 2022 23 hours ago, 7-express said: The MTA released a new video about the IBX today: MTA made the video private. Here’s the new video. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted May 19, 2022 Share #135 Posted May 19, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 1:02 PM, mrsman said: If a Bronx extension is at all feasible, then running two branches, one to Bronx and one to LGA from Jacson Heights should also work. I like the idea of a Bronx extension. The question is... Should it be an allowance for the future, or should it be included now at all costs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 19, 2022 Share #136 Posted May 19, 2022 34 minutes ago, Gotham Bus Co. said: I like the idea of a Bronx extension. The question is... Should it be an allowance for the future, or should it be included now at all costs? By your logic, it would be too expensive, so it shouldn't be done. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted May 19, 2022 Share #137 Posted May 19, 2022 2 hours ago, N6 Limited said: MTA made the video private. Here’s the new video. The are missing @1:45. What gives? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted May 19, 2022 Share #138 Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: By your logic, it would be too expensive, so it shouldn't be done. That wasn't my question. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted May 19, 2022 Share #139 Posted May 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, Gotham Bus Co. said: That wasn't my question. It wasn't? Quote The question is... Should it be an allowance for the future, or should it be included now at all costs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted May 19, 2022 Share #140 Posted May 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: It wasn't? No. By definition, my question was addressed to others and not to myself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted May 19, 2022 Share #141 Posted May 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Gotham Bus Co. said: I like the idea of a Bronx extension. The question is... Should it be an allowance for the future, or should it be included now at all costs? The MTA has not built any rail line this long in... well, ever. They choked the last couple times they tried to build big extensions (the '70s 2-phase SAS, the Archer Avenue Line, the QBL bypass, etc.) Alas, one must learn to walk before they can run. --- They still haven't released the big study, right? In what universe is "conventional rail" slower than a bus? Are they using horses to pull trains? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulturious Posted May 19, 2022 Share #142 Posted May 19, 2022 21 minutes ago, bobtehpanda said: The MTA has not built any rail line this long in... well, ever. They choked the last couple times they tried to build big extensions (the '70s 2-phase SAS, the Archer Avenue Line, the QBL bypass, etc.) Alas, one must learn to walk before they can run. --- They still haven't released the big study, right? In what universe is "conventional rail" slower than a bus? Are they using horses to pull trains? They want to cut corners as much as possible. To me, I don't think they truly understand the word "investment". I still don't understand how the Subway option even for it being elevated would be even more expensive compared to BRT or even LRT at least by a huge margin. Even with that out of the way, regional/conventional rail has better opportunities especially after the MTA themselves said they still are looking forward for a Bronx extension. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted May 20, 2022 Share #143 Posted May 20, 2022 The meeting has concluded and they’ve updated the site with a fact sheet in various languages. https://new.mta.info/project/interborough-express Within the fact sheet, there is a link to leave a comment, and within the comment link, there’s an additional link to leave station location feedback via a map. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted May 20, 2022 Share #144 Posted May 20, 2022 How about this. Since the LIRR plans to turn the Atlantic Branch into a shuttle. Why don’t they replace it with the IBX 2. Line 1 would be the existing proposal Line 2 would be the Atlantic Branch between Atlantic Terminal and Jamaica with a re-opened Woodhaven Station, maybe a station at Utica Ave. Line 3 would be a connection to the Rockaway Branch, to serve the Rockaways. All s to Lefferts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted May 21, 2022 Share #145 Posted May 21, 2022 On 5/19/2022 at 8:25 PM, N6 Limited said: The meeting has concluded and they’ve updated the site with a fact sheet in various languages. https://new.mta.info/project/interborough-express Within the fact sheet, there is a link to leave a comment, and within the comment link, there’s an additional link to leave station location feedback via a map. Am I the only one finding it damn near impossible to do that (to say nothing of seeing existing comments)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T to Dyre Avenue Posted May 22, 2022 Share #146 Posted May 22, 2022 The link is right before and after the map showing where the line will go. But yes, it doesn’t show existing comments (which they should). It looks more like the regular screen you get when you file a complaint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted May 22, 2022 Share #147 Posted May 22, 2022 3 hours ago, T to Dyre Avenue said: The link is right before and after the map showing where the line will go. But yes, it doesn’t show existing comments (which they should). It looks more like the regular screen you get when you file a complaint. In hindsight, I probably should've highlighted less of that part... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbpegram Posted July 24, 2022 Share #148 Posted July 24, 2022 I have sent an annotated 24 page memorandum of comments to the MTA on the proposed Interborough Express project, including suggestions for use of battery-powered railcars, on the mode and on coordination with freight. I can send you a copy if you send an Email address to jbpegram@earthlink.net I understand, from communications with the MTA, that it expects to receive a further report from its consultants regarding the recommended mode of operation of the Interborough Express by the end of September. In the course of my study, I have made a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request for the detailed feasibility study, which I now expect to receive by September 1st. I also have made a FOIL request for the MTA's study of feasibility of battery-powered railcars for the LIRR Oyster Bay branch, which was completed in February. The MTA's response to that request is overdue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulturious Posted July 24, 2022 Share #149 Posted July 24, 2022 1 hour ago, jbpegram said: I have sent an annotated 24 page memorandum of comments to the MTA on the proposed Interborough Express project, including suggestions for use of battery-powered railcars, on the mode and on coordination with freight. I can send you a copy if you send an Email address to jbpegram@earthlink.net I understand, from communications with the MTA, that it expects to receive a further report from its consultants regarding the recommended mode of operation of the Interborough Express by the end of September. In the course of my study, I have made a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request for the detailed feasibility study, which I now expect to receive by September 1st. I also have made a FOIL request for the MTA's study of feasibility of battery-powered railcars for the LIRR Oyster Bay branch, which was completed in February. The MTA's response to that request is overdue. Yeah don't expect any of your requests to show up on time, also you couldn't have sent like a PDF or Google Docs link here instead? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted July 25, 2022 Share #150 Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, Vulturious said: also you couldn't have sent like a PDF or Google Docs link here instead? Just send him a FOIL request. Edited July 25, 2022 by CenSin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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