Queens Bus Network Redesign: Q23 Local

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About the route

Changes to the Q23 take effect June 29, 2025.

The Q23 will be rerouted to 108 St and Ditmars Blvd north of 43 Av and to Yellowstone Blvd in Forest Hills to avoid congestion near Corona Plaza and on Austin St. Service on the existing Astoria Blvd-Roosevelt Av segment on 102/103 Sts will be provided by the new Q14. Service on 29 Av will be discontinued, but with both the Q14 and the Q23, riders in East Elmhurst and Corona will see more frequent bus service overall.

We have removed or relocated some stops to improve speed and reliability.

Connections

Subway:
Bus: Q11, Q19, Q38, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q54, Q58, Q60, Q63, Q64, Q66, Q74, Q88, Q90, Q98

Map of the Q23 with service between East Elmhurst and Forst Hills via Ditmars Blvd, 108 St, Yellowstone Blvd, Burns St, 69 Av, Kessel St, 71 Av, Metropolitan Av, Woodhaven Blvd, and Union Tpke. Service on 101 St, 102 St, 103 St, 104 St, and 43 Av in East Elmhurst will be discontinued. Service on 102/103 Sts will be provided by the new Q14.

Hours of operation

Q23	Existing	New
Weekdays	4:15 AM - 1:20 AM	24 hours
Saturdays	4:15 AM - 1:20 AM	24 hours
Sundays	4:15 AM - 1:20 AM	24 hours

Frequency of service: New

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.
Q23	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	48	24	8	10	6	9	15
Saturdays	48	30	13	10	10	11	16
Sundays	48	60	18	12	12	15	23

Frequency of service: Existing

Times listed are in minutes and refer to the peak direction.
Q23	Overnight	Early morning	AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Evening	Late evening
Weekdays	n/a	20	8	10	6	9	18
Saturdays	n/a	40	13	10	10	11	18
Sundays	n/a	40	20	12	12	15	23

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