Category: NYC Subway

New Signal System Can Revolutionize Service on Several NYC Subway Lines

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By Joseph Morales

The NYC Subway System is one of the busiest and most sprawling metro systems in the entire world. Data from 2023 shows that the subway served about 3.6 million people daily across 472 subway stations. This is despite hybrid/remote work trends along with crime concerns leading to limited subway ridership over the past few years. For reference, the subway had an average daily ridership of 5.5 million in 2019. All of these numbers represent people going to work, school, or other destinations of importance. The system’s reach has also enabled the car-free lifestyles that millions of New Yorkers are accustomed to. For generations, rapid transit has been a catalyst for growth, opportunity and prosperity in America’s largest city.

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Hunter College Subway Station Now Fully Accessible

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The 68th St-Hunter College station on the 6 train is one of the busier subway stations on Manhattan’s Upper East Side(UES). The station is the primary station serving its namesake Hunter College and its tens of thousands of students and faculty. Outside of the college, the station is within walking distance of several important destinations such as the Central Park Zoo, the Asia Society and Museum and the Hospital for Special Surgery. The station is also located in one of NYC’s most populated and congested residential communities. In addition, data from the NYC Department of City Planning shows that only 30% of UES residents own cars. This coupled with the various destinations the station serves leads to 20,000 riders relying on it daily based on MTA figures. 

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The Last Station on Church Ave is Finally Becoming Fully Accessible

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Church Avenue is one of the busiest commercial corridors in Central Brooklyn. The street is lined with a plethora of retailers and restaurants. They include everything from large national chains to ethnic offerings from around the world. The corridor also sits just two blocks away from Prospect Park and its largest cluster of sports fields in the Prospect Park Parade Grounds.

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Major Structural Upgrades Coming to J/Z Trains in Brooklyn

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  The J and Z trains(Jamaica Line) is an important line in the NYC Subway System. They are among the primary routes connecting some of Brooklyn’s busiest neighborhoods such as Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick and Williamsburg to each other and Manhattan. In addition, the line travels into Queens, also serving densely populated communities along Jamaica Ave. Also, the Jamaica Line serves the Broadway Junction/East New York and Downtown Jamaica Commuter Hubs, which provide riders a plethora of connections for travel across the NY Region. As a result of these factors, the Jamaica Line serves over 62,000 riders daily.

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Major Improvements Coming to A and C Trains in Brooklyn

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  The Fulton Line(A,C) is a critical subway line that runs through the heart of Brooklyn. One of only two east-west lines in the borough, the Fulton Line runs across Fulton St in Brooklyn from Jay St-MetroTech to Euclid Ave before entering Queens and traveling to the Rockaways. In Brooklyn, the line connects several of the borough’s most densely populated neighborhoods, such as East New York, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Downtown Brooklyn. The line also provides riders with access to various parts of Manhattan and Queens. In addition, riders can make connections to many other subway and bus routes. This includes some of Brooklyn’s busier bus routes, such as the B44-SBS(Bedford/Nostrand Ave), B46-SBS(Utica Ave), and the B60(Rockaway Ave).

Entrance to Nostrand Ave(A,C) station in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Signage directing riders to trains at Nostrand Av(A,C) station.
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Several Manhattan Subway Stations Are Becoming Fully Accessible 

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Manhattan, the most transit-dependent borough in New York City, is a hub of activity. Its relentless gridlock makes the NYC Subway critical for the mobility of New Yorkers and tourists alike. According to data from the NYC Department of City Planning, 77% of Manhattanites and 54% of all NYC residents do not own a car, making the subway not just a more convenient option but a necessity for a significant portion of Manhattan and the city’s population. 

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Major Infrastructure Improvements Continue on The Concourse Line

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  The Concourse Line(B,D) is a vital subway line running along the Grand Concourse in The Bronx. The line links many of the borough’s most densely populated communities together, such as Fordham, Mt. Eden, and parts of the South Bronx. Major Bronx destinations along the line include Montefiore Medical Center, Fordham University and Yankee Stadium. In addition, it connects these neighborhoods to Manhattan and Brooklyn along with other lines in the NYC Subway system. According to data from the NYC Department of City Planning, only 25-36% of households in the community districts along the line have access to a vehicle. Hence, the subway line is one of the primary means of travel for many residents. Based on data from the MTA, the Concourse line had over 137,000 daily riders in 2022.

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Could The Nostrand Avenue Line Be Extended?

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The Nostrand Avenue Line is a busy subway line in Brooklyn. The line runs from Franklin Ave-Medgar Avenue College and Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College and is served by the 2 and 5 lines. The Nostrand Avenue Line connects several densely populated neighborhoods in Central Brooklyn, such as Midwood, Flatbush, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Additionally, the line provides connections to both local and express service on the Eastern Pkwy Line(2,3,4,5), which provides access to even more destinations across Brooklyn and Manhattan. Overall, the line served over 35,000 riders per day in 2022 according to MTA statistics.

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Lost Something on NYC Transit? All Hope is Not Lost!

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*The information below applies to NYC buses, subways and the Staten Island Railway. If you lost something on the LIRR, click here:https://new.mta.info/lost-and-found/long-island-rail-road

*If you lost something on the Metro-North, click here:https://new.mta.info/lost-and-found/metro-north-railroad

The buses and subways are crucial to mobility in New York City, serving millions of passengers daily. Given the size of the system, people generally keep their personal belongings safe, fearing they will not be able to retrieve an item if it is lost. When most people do lose something, they almost always think there is zero chance of getting it back.

                This is absolutely not the case, as the MTA actually has a robust lost-and-found system that not many people know about. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to retrieve items lost on mass transit and where to go to get your stuff back! 

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When Will Queens Blvd Line Signal Upgrades Be Completed?

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The Queens Boulevard Line(QBL) is a busy subway line running along Queens Blvd in Queens. It serves four subway routes and connects several densely populated areas of Queens such as Jamaica, Jackson Heights and Long Island City. In addition, each subway route provides unique connections to parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The subway is critical for mobility along Queens Blvd as only 41-56% of households in most community districts surrounding Queens Blvd have a car. Even those who do drive may opt for the subway due to the congestion and parking difficulties associated with driving into Manhattan and even parts of Queens. For these reasons and more, almost 257,000 riders rode the Queens Blvd Line daily in 2022.

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