A new dedicated bus lane in Queens will get folks to LaGuardia Airport much faster than before (hopefully)

"The project introduces a center-running, eastbound bus lane on Broadway between 69th Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. While maintaining one standard travel lane in each direction for general traffic, the dedicated lane is designed to break the gridlock for the Q70-Select Bus Service. Currently, evening rush hour congestion slows these buses to an excruciating 2.7 mph-slower than the average human walking pace."

"The Q70-SBS, also known as the LGA Link, serves 9,000 daily riders, connecting airport workers and travelers to LaGuardia Airport, five subway lines, local buses and the Long Island Rail Road. "Arriving in New York City should be fast, affordable, and reliable all year round-not just during major events," said Mayor Mamdani, emphasizing that the project will benefit working-class New Yorkers for decades after the tournament concludes."

"The initiative represents a massive collaborative effort between the city, the MTA and the Port Authority. Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia noted that streamlining this complex, multi-agency corridor is essential for regional mobility, ensuring reliable transit from "the plane to the train to the game.""

"NYC DOT plans to present the proposal to the local community board this month, with installation scheduled for completion before the first World Cup matches kick off in June."

A new center-running, eastbound bus lane will be added to Broadway between 69th Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. One standard travel lane will remain in each direction for general traffic, while the dedicated lane targets gridlock reduction for the Q70-Select Bus Service. Evening rush hour congestion currently slows these buses to a speed 2.7 mph below average walking pace. The Q70-SBS, also called the LGA Link, serves about 9,000 daily riders connecting LaGuardia Airport with subway lines, local buses, and the Long Island Rail Road. The project involves the city, the MTA, and the Port Authority, aiming for reliable transit from “the plane to the train to the game.” Installation is planned to finish before the first World Cup matches in June.

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