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Sandy Aftermath: These MTA Buses Are Running Right Now
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Garth Johnston
Published Oct 30, 2012
Modified Oct 31, 2012
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Published Oct 30, 2012
Modified Oct 31, 2012
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[Update with Wednesday morning info below] Subway service is still not available in the wake of Hurricane Sandy (understandable when you see the flooded stations) and officials keep saying that partial, free bus service would kick in at 5 p.m. on Tuesday (look—they even put up bus pictures to prove it) but what buses are running? Good question!
On Tuesday night the MTA said the below buses are up and running on a slightly modified Sunday schedule (read: be patient and be aware of the streets and signage around you because the bus may need to make detours). Keep your eye on the New York City Transit section of MTA.info for up-to-date schedules. The MTA hopes to be "operating as much service as possible beginning Wednesday morning."
Manhattan
M2, M5, M8, M11, M14, M15, SBS15, M34, M34A, M22, M57, M60, M86, M96, M101
Bronx
Bx1, Bx6, Bx7, Bx8, Bx10, Bx12, SBS12, Bx16, Bx23, Bx27, Bx36, Bx38, Bx40, Bx41, Bx55, Q50
Brooklyn
B1, B3, B15, B35, B41, B44, B46, B61, B82, Q58, Q59
Queens
Q4, Q6, Q7, Q10, Q12, Q22, Q23, Q25, Q33, Q46, Q50, Q60, Q65, Q66, Q69, Q101, Q113
Staten Island
S40, S46, S48, S53, S59, S61, S62, S74, S78, SBS79
Been a while since you've taken the bus and you don't remember which is which? Here are PDFs of each borough's bus maps: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
UPDATE 7:50 a.m. NEARLY ALL BUS LINES ARE RUNNING!
According to the MTA more buses are now rolling through the streets! Here is their latest borough-by-borough breakdown. Check mta.info for the most current information!
Manhattan
All Manhattan local buses have resumed with limited service but some detours.
Bronx
All Bronx local and express buses have resumed with limited service with these detours:
Service Change Posted: 10/31/2012 7:24AM
BxM3 bus detour in both directions due to debris on Sedgwick Avenue at Stevenson Avenue. Detour as follows:
South Bound via Van Cortlandt Avenue, right on Bailey Avenue (Pick up customers in Bx10 bus stop on Bailey Ave), left 238 Street into Ft. Independence, right on Sedgwick Avenue and regular route.North Bound via Sedgwick Avenue, left on Ft. Independence, right on W 238 Street, right on Bailey Avenue, left on Van Cortlandt Avenue and regular route.
Signage posted directing customers to nearest stop.
Please allow additional travel time.
Service Change Posted: 10/31/2012 6:30AM
Bx1 and Bx2 bus detours in both directions due to debris on Sedgwick Avenue and Stevenson Avenue. Detour as follows:
Bx1 North Bound via Sedgwick Avenue, right on Van Cortlandt Avenue West, left on Bailey Avenue, right on 231 Street and regular route.
Bx1 South Bound via W 231 Street, left on Bailey Avenue, right on Van Cortlandt Avenue onto Sedgwick Avenue and regular route.
Bx2 Northbound via Sedgwick Avenue, right on Van Cortlandt Avenue, left on Bailey Avenue, left on 238 Street into Fort Independence Street, right on Sedgwick Avenue and regular route.
Bx2 South Bound via Sedgwick Avenue, left on Fort Independence Street, right on W 238 Street, right on Bailey Avenue, right on Van Cortlandt Avenue onto Sedgwick Avenue and regular route. Three stops will be missed, signage post directing customers to nearest stop.
Please allow additional travel time.
Service Change Posted: 10/31/2012 5:52AM
Bx12/SBS12 bus detour due to debris on Pelham Parkway between Stillwell Avenue and White Plains Road. Detour as follows:
West Bound via Pelham Parkway, right on Stillwell Avenue, left on Pelham Parkway Service Road, right on Bronxwood Avenue, left on Waring Avenue, left on Boston Road, left on Thwaites Avenue into White Plains Road, right on Pelham Parkway and regular route.
Pick up in the SBS stop, no stops will be missed.
Please allow additional travel time.
Brooklyn
All Brooklyn local buses have resumed with limited service except for the B100 bus.
BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4 and BM5 express buses have resumed with limited service.
Some routes may be operating with minor detours due to street conditions, customers are advised to look for signage at bus stops.
Queens
All Queens local bus service has resumed with limited service except for the Q22, Q26, Q35, Q53, Q76 buses.
QM1, QM2, QM4, QM5, QM6, QM10, QM12 and QM24 express buses have resumed with limited service.
Some routes may be operating with minor detours due to street conditions, customers are advised to look for signage at bus stops.
Staten Island
S46, S48, S53, S59, S61, S62, S74, S84 S96 & S98 buses have resumed limited service with delays.
S40, S78, SBS79 & S90 buses has resumed limited service with detours.
Some routes may be operating with minor detours due to street conditions, customers are advised to look for signage at bus stops.
Express Buses
X27, X28, X37 and X38 express buses have resumed with limited service.
For more information, check MTA.info.
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