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Posted by Michael549 on Sun Jul 5 17:58:04 2009, in response to Re: 4th Ave. as a G terminal after the viaduct construction?, posted by Wallyhorse on Sun Jul 5 17:34:57 2009. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Let's keep this simple:a) Extend the G-train to Church Avenue, 24/7/365. This solves many problems - regardless of train length, recovery time, transfers, etc. If G-trains are short (4 or 6 cars) just how many folks are still on the train for the "fumigation ritual"? Using Church Avenue allows the storage of trains and other flexible operations. b) The F-train runs local at its usual frequency of service and pattern (24/7/365) - everybody is happy. So now let's consider the V-train assuming that there's no subway car shortage and that there's the manpower and money to accomplish the following. c) Extend the V-train to Church Avenue during the weekdays as an express along the Culver route. This allows V-trains to serve a function in Brooklyn, provide some express service while still not reducing service for those at the local stations. The V-train can run at whatever frequency that it now has - since the F-train always has the more frequent service. d) In addition, extend the V-train to Kings Highway during the rush hours as an express. This allows V-trains to serve a function in Brooklyn, provide some express service while still not reducing service for those at the local stations. The V-train can run at whatever frequency that it now has - since the F-train always has the more frequent service. There are track switch issues at Kings Highway that do not allow a previous pattern of service to exist now, so use a different pattern. Make the V-train express during rush hours to/from that station. So it goes without saying, but I will still say it. e) Leave the current C-train alone. Except for more service, the riders really are not clamoring for changes in this route. f) Forget any ideas of switching trains among or between the Sixth AVenue and Eighth Avenue lines at either Jay Street or West 4th Street. The riders know full well to walk to the platforms that they need for their destinations. -------- Just my thoughts. Mike |
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