By Joseph Morales

The Long Island Rail Road(LIRR) is a vital mode of transportation for thousands of Queens residents. This is especially true in Southeastern Queens, where many communities are miles from a subway station. In addition, the railroad is the only means that many have to get to Long Island and major reverse commuting destinations such as Mineola and Rockville Centre. Many LI residents also rely on the railroad to get to Queens given the number of areas such as Long Island City and Forest Hills that are hard to drive to. According to data from the NYC Department of City Planning, 37% of Queens residents do not have access to a car. This demonstrates just how critical the LIRR is to the mobility of residents.

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