The New York City Department of Transportation has announced plans for a new dedicated bus lane along Broadway in Jackson Heights, Queens to improve service for LaGuardia Airport travelers, airport workers, and local commuters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The project will add a center-running eastbound bus lane on Broadway between 69th Street and Roosevelt Avenue while maintaining one travel lane in each direction for other vehicles. The corridor serves 9,000 daily riders on the Q70-SBS, which connects LaGuardia Airport with the 7, E, F, M, and R trains, the Long Island Rail Road, and several local bus routes.
Buses along the corridor currently move as slowly as 2.7 miles per hour during the evening rush hour, according to NYC DOT. The agency said the new lane is intended to improve reliability on one of the Q70-SBS route’s most congested segments.
“The World Cup may come and go, but the investments we made to our streets and public transit must serve New Yorkers for decades to come,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Arriving in New York City should be fast, affordable and reliable all year round, not just during major events.”
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