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northeast_queens_bus_study_-_final_9-28-15
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, Metropolitan Transportation Authority<br />
Express Bus Performance<br />
The weekday performance of express buses was also evaluated through on‐time performance and wait<br />
assessment metrics. Northeast <strong>Queens</strong> express routes exhibit performance that is similar to the rest of<br />
the borough of <strong>Queens</strong>. These measures fall below the citywide performance average. Within the set of<br />
express buses serving Northeast <strong>Queens</strong>, the QM7 and QM8 exhibit on‐time performance that is ten<br />
percent better than other routes. Both of these routes travel to <strong>Queens</strong> without traversing the<br />
<strong>Queens</strong>boro Bridge, where congestion slows down the other buses.<br />
Table 28. Express Bus Weekday Performance<br />
Route<br />
On‐Time<br />
Performance<br />
Wait<br />
Assessment<br />
5 Borough Average 64.5% 78.9%<br />
<strong>Queens</strong> Average 60.4% 77.0%<br />
Northeast <strong>Queens</strong> Average 60.0% 76.2%<br />
QM1 61% 81%<br />
QM2 61% 78%<br />
QM3 53% 60%<br />
QM4 61% 74%<br />
QM5 53% 73%<br />
QM6 57% 74%<br />
QM7 75% 80%<br />
QM8 72% 81%<br />
QM20 63% 77%<br />
X68 55% 77%<br />
The QM7 and QM8 exhibit higher overall OTP due to symmetric performance in both directions. When<br />
reviewing performance by direction a clear trend emerges, with eastbound performance overshadowing<br />
the OTP results. With the exception of the QM7 and QM8, eastbound OTP does not exceed about 50% for<br />
weekday express bus service.<br />
Table 29. Express Bus Weekday Performance by Route by Direction<br />
Direction Eastbound Westbound Total<br />
Route<br />
On‐Time<br />
Performance<br />
Wait<br />
Assessment<br />
On‐Time<br />
Performance<br />
Wait<br />
Assessment<br />
On‐Time<br />
Performance<br />
Wait<br />
Assessment<br />
QM1 16% 74% 70% 84% 51% 80%<br />
QM2 46% 77% 68% 78% 58% 78%<br />
QM20 32% 41% 76% 92% 49% 60%<br />
QM3 25% 57% 69% 82% 54% 73%<br />
QM4 33% 70% 57% 75% 49% 73%<br />
QM5 28% 65% 63% 78% 53% 74%<br />
QM6 74% 80% 75% 80% 74% 80%<br />
QM7 73% 83% 70% 74% 73% 81%<br />
QM8 35% 71% 70% 80% 59% 77%<br />
X68 51% 76% 57% 77% 54% 77%<br />
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