New service changes planned for the G train could give Brooklynites faster service, but may mean more legwork for Queens straphangers.G train may give Brooklyn riders faster service, Queens riders more legwork
The Transit Authority's 2008 Service Enhancement Program trades increased frequency of G service - up to 50% on weekday evenings and 20% during afternoons - for the elimination of off-peak service to 13 stations across the borough.
The new plan means G service in Queens will end at Court Square in Long Island City, one stop shy of a key location - Queens Plaza on the E, R and V lines. That will force riders to make an extra transfer to get access to Queens Blvd. and Forest Hills.
Photo from Bridge and Tunnel Club
4 comments:
I have often wondered why 21st street, as Manhattans West 4 street, seem to stubbornly remain dumps while the rest of the system gets better.
How about adding a couple of extra cars to each train on the G to ease the overcrowding?
Or how about eliminating the *completely useless* V train, so the G can run 24/7 to Forest Hills/71st?
Don't let the G turn into a ghost train!
Actually, I kinda like the V train. It may be a few minutes slower each morning, but I definitely have a seat on my way out to Manhattan.
Just comes to show how indifferent the MTA is to people's needs... The G simply MUST be kept running to 71st Avenue, even if it runs there at off-peak hours.
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