Queens Bus Network Redesign Set To Begin This Summer: MTA

QUEENS, NY — The MTA has announced that the Queens bus network redesign will begin this summer.

The implementation of the new bus network will take place in two phases, beginning on June 29, officials said.

The first phase will launch 16 new routes, 67 route changes and five routes will be discounted for daily riders of the bus network. Phase two will start on August 31 with one new route launching and 37 route changes.

The final plan includes a total of 124 routes, 94 local routes, and 30 express routes.

“800,000 Queens residents depend on our buses every day, and we owe it to them to find new ways to speed service,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said.

The NYC DOT will change physical signage at bus stops throughout the spring in order to complete the necessary work by the launch dates,

During the bus redesign, customers can rely on the MTA app and Bus Time to provide the most accurate service information. In addition, the MTA is installing signage alerting customers to the upcoming Queens Redesign changes in the permanent Guide-A-Ride (GAR) boxes that can be found on most bus stop poles.

"Now all Queens bus riders have the tools necessary to plan for their trip on the new network designed to provide faster and better bus service,” New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow said. “As implementation dates near, we’ll ramp up the outreach efforts to make sure everyone’s aware about the upcoming changes. 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.”

Bus riders can read the full redesign guide here.