The MTA approved its Final Plan for the Queens Bus Network Redesign on January 29, 2025. Our proposed LIC-Midtown Tunnel route is not in the final plan, BUT is in the the Final Plan Addendum - one of five routes under consideration for future implementation.
Specifically the MTA is considering extending the Q103 bus through the Midtown Tunnel. This is one of 3 route ideas we proposed. The Q103 runs between Astoria & LIC along the East River waterfront. If extended through the Midtown Tunnel, it would provide access to the center of Manhattan to residents along the waterfront in both LIC & Astoria. View our proposed Q103 extension route map.
The MTA has confirmed that they are committed to continuing to investigate this route for future implementation. While funding is a constraint, the primary challenges are operational. Presently the MTA doesn’t have enough buses to operate a longer route. They would also need to coordinate with MTA Bridges & Tunnels to make changes to the roadway design approaching and exiting the tunnel. Due to funding & fleet constraints, they have not explored with MTA Bridges & Tunnels whether these roadway changes would be feasible.
Meanwhile, we will continue to advocate for our proposed bus route.
What You Can Do
- Continue to share the petition with your friends & family, and on social media.
- Contact your city & state elected officials and tell them you would like the MTA to prioritize extending the Q103 bus through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. Find your local elected officials contact information here.
Thank you for your support!
Beverly at LICBUS