MTA Looking To Increase Service On 4 Lines
The MTA released a report this past Friday detailing possible plans to expand service on 4 lines. The purpose of the expanded service would be to accommodate the projected additional riders the system would receive in relation to the proposed congestion pricing plan.
The 4 lines that would see increased service would be the 1, C, E, & F. The agency expects approximately 78,000 car trips a day to be taken off the road within the 5 boroughs due to the congestion pricing plan. Here are the proposed service expansions by line:
- 1: Increase service to accommodate riders who choose not to drive within the congestion pricing zone during the afternoon hours
- C: Expand trains from 8 to 10 subway cars to accommodate Brooklyn neighborhoods with a high number of commuters who drive
- E: Add 4 additional trips around the start & end of the morning rush hour to accommodate southeast Queens commuters. The additional trips would kick in 30 minutes before & after the morning rush.
- F: Add 4 additional trips around the start & end of the morning rush hour to accommodate southeast Queens commuters. The additional trips would kick in 30 minutes before & after the morning rush.
According to the report, the MTA would need to purchase an additional 46 subway cars to implement these proposals.
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