"Although a stop linking to the B/Q train would undoubtedly provide more transit to Manhattan, Midwood itself is an exciting destination. The neighborhood has mom-and-pop stores with a sprawling retail scene anchored by a store-lined Coney Island Avenue. Advocates tout the IBX as a game-changer for outer-borough residents. By connecting Brooklyn and Queens and entirely bypassing Manhattan, the IBX is projected to significantly improve transit options for New Yorkers traversing the boroughs for work, school and social visits."
"The IBX project will finally give Brooklyn and Queens the fast, reliable transit connection they deserve, and we're ready to complete it fast, better and cheaper, said Jamie Torres-Springer, MTA's construction and development president. We look forward to putting shovels in the ground on this transformational project and sharing our ideas with customers. The estimated $5.5 billion project is currently in its design and environmental review phases. An opening date is years away and yet to be determined."
The Interborough Express (IBX) light-rail will add a planned stop in Midwood near East 16th Street, north of Coney Island Avenue, with a connection opportunity to the B and Q subway lines. Midwood features bustling retail, mom-and-pop stores, and residential streets. The IBX will link Brooklyn and Queens while bypassing Manhattan, aiming to improve cross-borough travel for work, school, and social visits. The project is estimated at $5.5 billion and is in design and environmental review. An opening date remains years away. East 16th Street would be the 14th stop on the 14-mile route in a densely populated neighborhood with low crime rates.
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