"The project would repurpose an existing freight corridor running between Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and Jackson Heights, Queens, one of New York's most diverse neighborhoods - a line currently used to transport goods including flour and beer, earning it the nickname the "pizza-and-beer railroad." Because existing infrastructure is already in place, the MTA notes that the line could be built more easily than a brand-new subway route."
"Over 4 million people ride New York City's subway every day, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The city operates the largest mass transit system in the country, though that scale doesn't always translate to efficiency or accessibility. The vast system can seem chaotic to first-time visitors, and several areas - including Staten Island and eastern Queens - remain comparatively underserved by rail transit."
More than 4 million riders use New York City's subway daily, yet some areas like Staten Island and eastern Queens remain underserved by rail. The Interborough Express proposes a 14-mile rapid transit line linking Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to Jackson Heights, Queens along an existing freight corridor. The line would include 19 stations, connect to subway routes and the Long Island Rail Road, and offer an end-to-end ride of about 40 minutes. Repurposing existing infrastructure could simplify construction compared with a new subway. The route runs through diverse neighborhoods and promises faster cross-borough trips without transfers through Manhattan.
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