MTA adds extra community forums for Queens bus network redesign feedback
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A town hall in East Elmhurst on Jan. 24 erupted in anger as residents pushed back against the proposed bus network redesign. Eagle photo by Victoria Merlino
By Victoria Merlino
Facing anger and opposition from Queens residents and lawmakers, the MTA announced extra dates for residents to make comments about the Queens bus network redesign draft plan.
The plan, released in late December, intends to speed up travel times across the borough and provide better service to Eastern Queens in particular, where service has historically lacked.
However, many residents are concerned about the elimination of favored bus routes, and whether that will lengthen their own trips.
Residents can provide their feedback on the newly expanded dates, listed below:
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m. (presentation with U.S. Rep. Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez)
American Legion Hall
89-02 91st Street, Woodhaven
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m. (presentation)
Queens Community Board 2 transportation committee
Sunnyside Community Services
43-31 39th Avenue, Sunnyside
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m. (MTA public workshop)
Jacob Riis Settlement
10-25 41st Avenue, Long Island City
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (MTA public workshop)
RISE/Rockaway Waterfront Alliance
58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway
Thursday, Feb. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. (Community Conversation)
Rockaway YMCA
207 Beach 73rd Street, Arverne
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m. (presentation)
Queens Community Board 12 transportation committee
York College, Faculty Dining Room
94-20 Guy R Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. (presentation)
Queens Community Board 6
Kew Gardens Community Center
80-02 Kew Gardens Road #202, Kew Gardens
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (presentation)
P.S./I.S. 49
63-60 80th Street, Middle Village
Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. (presentation)
Queens Community Board 1 transportation committee
45-02 Ditmars Boulevard, LL suite 1025, Astoria
Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. (presentation)
Queens Community Board 13 transportation committee
Jean Nuzzi I.S. 109
213-10 92nd Avenue, Queens Village
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (presentation)
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing
Thursday, Feb. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. (MTA public workshop)
Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York
203-05 32nd Avenue, Bayside
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. (presentation)
Queens Community Board 5 transportation committee
Christ The King School
68-02 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. (presentation)
Queens Community Board 14 transportation committee
Knights of Columbus
333 Beach 90th Street, Rockaway Beach
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. (presentation)
Queens Community Board 7 transportation committee
Union Plaza Care Center
33-23 Union Street, Flushing
Thursday, Feb. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. (MTA public workshop)
Cross Island YMCA
238-10 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose
Wednesday, March 4, 6-8 p.m. (presentation)
Elmhurst Hospital
79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst
Thursday, March 5, 7-8:30 p.m. (presentation)
Poppenhusen Institute
114-4 14th Road, College Point
Thursday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (workshop)
August Martin High School
156-10 Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica
Tuesday, March 16, 7-8:30 p.m. (presentation)
Queens Community Board 8 transportation committee
Hillcrest Jewish Center
183-02 Union Turnpike, Flushing
Wednesday, March 18, 7-8:30 p.m. (presentation)
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church of Whitestone
12-01 150th Street, Whitestone
Thursday, March 19, 7-8:30 p.m. (presentation)
North Shore Towers
272-48 Grand Central Parkway, Floral Park
