Mar 17, 2025 · A direct public transit option between Brooklyn and Queens; Connections with up to 17 subway lines and Long Island Rail Road; A faster commute — end-to-end rides are expected to take 40 minutes; A new transit option in underserved locations where more than a third of residents are below the federal poverty line

The Interborough Express (IBX) is a proposed 14-mile (23 km) 24/7 light rail line in New York City. As proposed, the line would operate on dedicated tracks within the existing right-of-way from the Bay Ridge Branch and Fremont Secondary to connect …

Mar 14, 2025 · The IBX will connect communities in Brooklyn and Queens to 17 subway lines, 51 current bus routes, the Long Island Rail Road at the East New York Station, as well as significantly reduce travel times within and between the two boroughs. 115,000 riders are expected to use the line each weekday.

2 days ago · The MTA says the IBX could cut some commutes down to 40 minutes and serve up to 115,000 riders per day. Commuters like Grace Eduno say the project would make a huge difference.

What is the Interborough Express (IBX)? The IBX would create new public transit between Brooklyn and Queens, providing better transit connections among communities from Bay Ridge to Jackson Heights. It would improve access to up to 17 subway lines, dozens of bus routes, and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).

Mar 31, 2025 · On Thursday, the MTA began another round of public meetings to garner more feedback on the IBX – a 14-mile light-rail that would run from Western Queens to Southern Brooklyn – as the agency looks to get started on the next phase of the project in the spring.

Mar 28, 2025 · According to the MTA, the IBX would introduce 19 new stations along its 14-mile stretch, offering vital connections to 17 subway lines, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and 51 existing bus routes.

The MTA’s official reason is that with the combination of existing Amtrak, freight, and proposed Metro-North Penn Access and new freight services, there won’t be enough capacity on the Hell Gate Bridge to run IBX service with 5-minute headways.

Mar 19, 2025 · The MTA will host additional open houses in Brooklyn as well as at the Renaissance Charter School in Jackson Heights on Thursday, May 8 from 6 through 8 p.m. The IBX’s future has been uncertain, however, as the MTA struggles to get lawmakers to approve funding for the estimated $5.5 billion project.

Feb 13, 2025 · The IBX should be capable of at least 24tph on modern signal systems, so the MTA is starting with 12tph means they will gauge demand and add service if necessary. Short turning IBX trains would permanently reduce service on any Bronx branch of the IBX, which would be seen as a non-starter.