The Q32 bus stop at Roosevelt Avenue and 58th Street will remain due to community opposition to its removal as part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign. Assembly Member Steven Raga led the pushback, emphasizing the importance of the stop for access to local amenities and worship services. The MTA responded positively to community concerns, recognizing the stop's significance. Elected officials like State Sen. Mike Gianaris praised the decision as an example of effective community advocacy and engagement in public transit decisions.
"Our office strives to represent and amplify all voices in our community. Faced with the Queens Bus Network Redesign's plan to remove the Roosevelt Ave/58th St stop from the Q32 bus route, we promptly consulted with residents in our communities-particularly seniors and the mobility-impaired."
State Sen. Mike Gianaris praised the MTA for reversing course on plans to remove the bus stop, emphasizing the power of community-led campaigns.
Raga described the stop as a 'critical' transit link, noting that its planned removal would leave many local residents without necessary public transport.
The opposition to the removal reflects the community's need for access to essential services, such as shopping and attending local religious services.
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