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Re: Switching the C and V south of West 4th |
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Posted by Wallyhorse on Mon Oct 12 14:24:00 2009, in response to Re: Bergen Street Lower Level, posted by Michael549 on Mon Oct 12 11:21:19 2009. Mike:That may have been true, and may continue to be true, but as noted the main purpose of this is to relieve a very serious overcrowding problem on the F by bringing in express service on the Culver Line between Jay Street and Church Avenue that apparently is very sorely needed, while at the same time appeasing Park Slope local riders who still want their service. The problem with doing this with the V train, at least to me, is the perception that some have with the V line. I suspect Park Slope residents would not go for having the V as a local train replacing the F (which would become express), whereas I do think they would be much more inclined if it were the C train because those passengers would now have a one-seat ride to the 8th avenue line (north of West 4th) they currently do not have, while at express stops have the choice of 6th or 8th avenue service in Manhattan. You also mentioned the Jay Street transfer, however, I wonder how many of those people who don't transfer at Jay simply use their current one-seat ride, either on the 6th or 8th avenue line, and walk the balance if they actually work (or live) near the opposite branch)? That to me is something that gets overlooked. There also is another factor in this that I also overlooked previously, and that is those coming on the Broadway Brooklyn line into Manhattan who currently if they want 8th Avenue service have to ride to Fulton Street (unless the A/C happens to be running a G.O. via the F), which isn't even an option on weekends. This change also gives those riders a new transfer to the C at Essex-Delancey, something I don't think can be discounted either. That transfer being available may in particular help in relieving overcrowding on the L train by those who currently get off the M at Myrtle-Wyckoff to switch to the L there, since those passengers could in this scenario instead stay on the M to Essex Street and switch at Essex-Delancey for the C. That is to me yet another side benefit of this switch. |
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