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Posted by Tom on Sun Oct 22 13:55:53 2006, in response to Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn College extention, posted by NEPONSIT2006 on Wed Oct 18 16:18:32 2006. This is my proposal for a Crosstown Express Line to start at the Narrows portion of New York Harbor near Bay Ridge, then to loop east and north through Brooklyn, then north through Queens, then to reach the southern most part of The Bronx and finally to cross Manhattan to end near the Hudson River. The line would use the Bay Ridge Branch of the Long Island Railroad, the New York Connecting Railroad, across the Hell’s Gate Bridge and a new tunnel beneath the Harlem River and 125th Street. All stations, except for the one located at the southern tip of The Bronx, will be at points that connect with existing subway lines, allowing the Express Line to connect with all of the current subway routes, except for the shuttles, at least one and in some cases more than once. Further this line would connect with both Metro North and the Long Island Railroad. Thus, the purpose of the route will be to facilitate travel between the outer and mid portions of the subway system, while allowing passengers to bypass Manhattan below 125th Street.While the number of riders using the line may be very high, operating cost can be kept low as compared to other routes. As most of the stations will be served by other routes, the Express Line could be closed at night, except for a short shuttle between The Bronx and Lexington Avenue at 125th Street. Further, at all but the busiest times, at the busiest stations the Express Line could utilize the already existing entrances and token booths of the connecting stations. The Bronx station would need a token booth. To reduce operating costs even more, the line could be completely automated as is the case with the JFK Airtrain. Automated operation would also allow for frequent service and the limited number of stops would allow for fast travel times. Construction costs would also be low as most of the right of way already exists, except for the Harlem River and Manhattan tunnel. Some construction may be needed at certain over and under passes to provide for a third track to accommodate freight trains. The following is a list of the proposed stations with the existing services connecting services. 1. 59th Street at Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn (N and R) 2. New Utrecht Avenue at Sea Beach Line (D, M and N) 3. Avenue I at Culver Line (F) 4. Avenue H at Brighton Line (B and Q) 5. Flatbush Avenue at Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn College (2 and 5) 6. Livonia Avenue at Van Sinderen Avenue (3 and L) 7. Atlantic Avenue at Van Sinderen Avenue (L and LIRR) 8. Broadway Junction at East New York, Brooklyn (A, C, J, L and Z) 9. Metropolitan Avenue at Middle Village, Queens (M) 10. Roosevelt Avenue at Jackson Heights, (7, E, F, G, R and V) 11. 31st Street at Astoria, Queens, (N and W) 12. Port Morris, Bronx, (Park and Ride) 13. Lexington Avenue at 125th Street, Manhattan (4, 5, 6, Q, T and MNRR) 14. Malcolm X Blvd. (Lenox Avenue) at 125th Street (2 and 3) 15. St. Nicholas Avenue at 125th Street (A, B, C and D) 16. Broadway at 125th Street, Manhattan (1) Brooklyn would get eight stations, Queens three, The Bronx one and Manhattan would have four for a total of 16 stations. A large park and ride facility located at the Port Morris, Bronx station could directly connect with both the Major Deegan and Bruchner Expressways and a short tunnel could bring the proposed Express Line closer to Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights station. This route could also be covered over much of the depressed right of way in Brooklyn and Queens, forming linear parks and thus improving the local environment. Also, the possible encouraging of high density residential and business communities near some of the stations of the Express Line, particularly at East New York and Port Morris could enhance the benefits of the route. In regard to local stations the portion of the right of way between Brooklyn College and New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn appears to have been built for four tracks so an extension of the Canarsie Line along this section could still be possible. A possible 17th Station, could be located near Riverside Drive at 125th Street, Manhattan to connect with a possible station on the Amtrak Hudson Line. Tom, |
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