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Well, the Q line will be a hot mess for late-night commuters in Manhattan, and it and the B do some daytime local/express switcheroo in Brooklyn. Here are this week’s transit advisories:
B LINE
From 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, Brighton Beach-bound B trains run local from Prospect Park to Brighton Beach.
Q LINE
From 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, Manhattan-bound Q trains run express from Sheepshead Bay to Prospect Park.
At night, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday, there are no trains at N, Q and R stations in Manhattan. Q trains are rerouted via the D 6 Av line in Manhattan to/from the 57 St F station.
Q trains operate as follows:
- Manhattan-bound Q: After DeKalb Av, Q trains run via the D to 47-50 Sts, then to the 57 St F station, the last stop.
- Coney Island-bound Q: Q trains originate at the 57 St F station then run via the D to Brooklyn. Regular Coney Island-bound Q service resumes at DeKalb Av.
F LINE
From 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m., Tuesday to Friday, 179 St-bound F trains run local from Roosevelt Av to 71 Av.
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Express stop riders will be happy to learn that they’ll have a quicker trip over the weekend, while local riders at Avenue U and Neck Road will moan and groan as they have to double back to Sheepshead Bay Road to catch a train to Manhattan. The F… well, the F.
Here are this weekend’s subway service advisories:
Q LINE
From 10:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Manhattan-bound Q trains run express from Sheepshead Bay to Kings Highway.
F LINE
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Jamaica-bound F trains run express from W 4 St to 34 St-Herald Sq.
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A little subway service switcheroo on the B and Q lines, with the B running local for a stretch, and the Q running express for a stretch. And, of course, it’s all mixed up in both directions to make sure it’s extra confusing. The F, meanwhile, is, well, still the F. Here are this week’s subway service advisories.
B LINE
From 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, Manhattan–bound B trains run local from Kings Highway to Prospect Park. At the same time, Brighton Beach–bound B trains run local from Kings Highway to Brighton Beach.
Q LINE
Meanwhile, the Q is doing the opposite of the B. From 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, Coney Island–bound Q trains run express from Prospect Park to Kings Highway, and Manhattan-bound trains run express from Sheepshead Bay Road to Kings Highway.
F LINE
From 11:45 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday, Queens–bound F trains run express from W 4 St to 34 St–Herald Sq.
From 11:45 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday, Coney Island–bound F trains are rerouted via the A from W 4 St to Jay St–MetroTech.
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Bro, there’s, like, totally nothin’ to worry about this weekend, man. No Q train advisories, and even the F is running without any changes in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Too bad the weather sucks and you won’t want to go anywhere.
Anyway, here’s the one little, itsy-bitsy advisory:
F TRAIN
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday, Jamaica-bound F trains run local from Roosevelt Av to 71 Av.
Cool story, bro.
Ruh-roh. At least your commute won’t be this bad. (Source: robynejay/Flickr)
After a few quiet weeks on the subway service adjustment front, we’re back to the same-ol’-same-ol’ of nighttime and mid-day changes. Here’s this week’s calamity.
B LINE
From 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, Brighton Beach-bound B trains run local from Kings Hwy to Brighton Beach.
Q LINE
From 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 57 St/7 Av-bound Q trains are rerouted via the R from DeKalb Av to Canal St.
During the days, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, there are no Q trains between 57 St-7 Av and Ditmars Blvd – Take the N.
And from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, Manhattan-bound Q trains skip Neck Rd and Avenue U.
F LINE
From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday, there are no F trains between Roosevelt Av and 21 St-Queensbridge. See the MTA website for travel alternatives.
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Look out weekend riders, you’ll have a slightly longer commute on the Q as it picks up a few R train stops. Meanwhile, those returning home via the F line will have a slightly faster ride. Check out this weekend’s subway service advisories below.
Q LINE
From 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m Monday, all Q trains are rerouted via the R in both directions between Canal St and DeKalb Av.
- Trains stop at City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St, Whitehall St, Court St, and Jay St-MetroTech.
During nights this weekend, from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m., 57 St/7 Av-bound N trains stop at 49 St.
F LINE
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Jamaica-bound F trains are rerouted via the M from 47-50 Sts to Queens Plaza.
From 11:15 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Coney Island-bound F trains run express from Jay St-MetroTech to Church Av.
During one night this weekend, from 9:45 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, No F service at Lexington Av/63 St.
- Coney Island-bound F trains skip this station.
- Jamaica-bound F trains are rerouted via the M from 47-50 Sts to Queens Plaza.
- Use the nearby Lexington Av/59 St 4/6/N/R station.
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Another good week for subway commuters, with no planned changes to B line service whatsoever. The Q and F lines have just small nighttime adjustments to watch out for.
Q LINE
From 11:45 p.m. to 5 a.m., Tuesday to Friday, Coney Island-bound Q trains are rerouted via the R from Canal St to DeKalb Av.
F LINE
From 11:45 p.m. to 5 a.m., Tuesday to Friday, 179 St-bound F trains run express from W 4 St to 34 St-Herald Sq.
Photo by Allan Rosen
THE COMMUTE: Last week we discussed DOT street and parking signage. In January we mentioned the lack of clarity of the subway fare signs at the station agent booths. What about the rest of the MTA signage? In this area, the MTA scores rather well, making significant strides since the agency was put in charge of the subways in 1968.
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Almost nothing to report on this front. The Q is all clear of service adjustments throughout the weekend and Memorial Day, and just the smallest tweak on the far reaches of the F line.
F LINE
From 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jamaica-bound F trains are rerouted via the M from 47-50 Sts to Queens Plaza.
Photos by and courtesy of Allan Rosen
THE COMMUTE: In early 2012, we reported on confusing Department of Transportation (DOT) parking and traffic regulations and on confusing and outdated signage mentioning the taxi stand on Brighton Beach Avenue. That stand is not even listed in DOT’s database of taxi stands so apparently they are unaware of its existence.
In January 2013, DOT — realizing the problems with existing signage that were causing unnecessary confusion — unveiled a new format for parking regulatory signs, which shortly thereafter began to make their appearance in Manhattan. A consultant was hired who devised what you see here.
Click here to see the photo and continue reading.
