manormortal t1_jdn04tw wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Reply to comment by CactusBoyScout in If you build more public transit, they will come back by psychothumbs

Exactly, stop playing and extend the Q44 to brooklyn. Add some dedicated bus lanes where operators can hit 45-55 mphs.

CactusBoyScout t1_jdn1213 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 4:48 PM

As long as we’re rethinking transit to LaGuardia, why shouldn’t we get a bus from Brooklyn to LGA? When you’re dealing with luggage, a single-seat ride (meaning no transfers) should be the goal.

There’s a bus that goes all the way from Bed-Stuy to JFK and it already has the AirTrain. Manhattan has the M60.

UpperLowerEastSide t1_jdp6n0h wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:24 AM

The easiest way to do this would be to merge the B57 with the Q33 since the B57 would already be going to Jackson Heights. Then you get a one seat ride from Downtown Brooklyn to LGA.

Since the MTA is currently redesigning the Brooklyn network I'd recommend you post a comment on their Brooklyn bus redesign map since they're accepting comments now.

UpperLowerEastSide t1_jdp5zy0 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 2:19 AM

For bus operators to hit 45-55mph on bus lanes, they'd have to be grade separated like the Orange or Silver Line in LA. Which means for NY they'd have to be elevated. For some of the bus lines, would probably be better to convert them into els at that point.