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Posted by Michael549 on Sun Sep 16 15:57:02 2007, in response to Re: F train express in Brooklyn in 2008 a possibility?, posted by 33rd Street on Sun Sep 16 14:33:52 2007. I would keep the F and G local and run the V as an express w/some F's running express only if they are running late.That way the Park Slope riders won't bitch about losing their 24/7-direct to manhattan local and the extended G will allow transfer to the 4th Av station where G trains will retain most of its riders at least. The V being rush hours only would would be better as an express to allow riders below Church to skip some of the Park Slope stops. If possible I'd even extend the V-train to/from Kings Highway as a peak direction rush hour express. 1) The Park Slope folks won't moan and groan about losing their F train. Keeping the F-train at is usual number of trains per hour, frequency, etc -- stops that argument cold. Keep the F-train 24/7/365 as it is - hence no problems from the residents. 2) The V-train is then seen as an "extra" benefit, that when it runs it is express. No more deciding whether the F train is local or express - all F's are local. Those who want express service can use the V-train. 3) Of course keeping the G-train as local to/from Church Avenue is a given, and enhances the transfer options. 4) Yes, I know that the F-train and V-train are just letters on the front of a train - and both go to Manhattan. However some folks get "invested" in train letters (witness the continued snipping over the B and D trains) this plan asks nobody to give up anything. 5) Since the V-train has a lower frequency of trains per hour than the F-train, using the V-train as a local service along the Culver route is indeed a CUT in service which those Park Slope folks will notice. 6) Having the V-train as an express to/from Church Avenue and/or Kings Highway whatever its trains per hour does not allow the folks to scream about "less frequent express trains" since they have not had one in 25-30 years. Nor are there "surprised faces" when the train does indeed run express. Yes, some folks would love the F-train to be both express in Queens and Brooklyn. I'd rather see something achievable - that the political types won't shut down because the residents are not pleased - a half a loaf of bread when you are hungry is better than your dreams of a steak dinner with salad, and an empty stomach. Frankly I would not "mess with the F-train" in this endeavor. Mike |
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