The Queens bus map will change this summer season, MTA brass introduced on Monday.
In a press release Monday, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber mentioned that “800,000 Queens residents depend on our buses every day, and we owe it to them to find new ways to speed service.”
The bus map will change in phases, transit officers mentioned, with the majority of the brand new routes coming on-line in June.
Modifications to the bus routes in Queens are beginning this Summer time. (MTA)
On Sunday, June 29, 16 new routes will launch, 67 routes will change, and 5 routes will probably be discontinued. Then on Sunday, Aug. 31, one new route will launch, 37 routes will change, and one route will probably be discontinued.
To assist Queens riders parse the adjustments in service, the MTA has launched an interactive model of the brand new bus map.
“As implementation dates near, we’ll ramp up the outreach efforts to make sure everyone’s aware about the upcoming changes,” New York Metropolis Transit president Demetrius Crichlow mentioned in a press release. “In the meantime, we strongly encourage bus riders to take advantage of the online tools which provide the best customized approach to learn more about how your trip can change.”
