The Inter- Borough Express
The Interborough Express (IBX) is a proposed light rail line that will create a transformative transit connection between Brooklyn and Queens. It will dramatically cut down on travel times, reduce congestion, and expand economic opportunities for the communities along the route.
- Direct connection between Brooklyn and Queens
- Quick trips 32 minutes end-to-end
- Full accessibility across 18 stations
- Easy transfers 17 subway lines, 51 bus routes, and the LIRR
- Big impact 900,000 residents served
Public engagement
The IBX team regularly meets with neighbors, civic organizations and community groups along the corridor. Join us at an upcoming event or complete our survey to provide feedback on the IBX and learn more about the project.
In case of inclement weather, events may be rescheduled. Please check this page for the latest before heading out to an event.
Upcoming
- Wednesday, August 5, 8-10 a.m.: Middle Village-Metropolitan Avenue Line M, Queens
- Thursday, August 6, 4-7 p.m.: Bus stop at Eliot Ave/74 St (Q14, QM24, QM25, and QM34), Queens
- Tuesday, August 11, 8-10 a.m.: Junius St Line 3, Brooklyn
- Thursday, August 13, 4-7 p.m.: 62 St Line D, Brooklyn
- Tuesday, August 18, 4-7 p.m.: 18 Av Line F, Brooklyn
- Wednesday, August 19, 8-10 a.m.: New Lots Av Line L, Brooklyn
- Tuesday, August 25, 4-7 p.m.: Bus stop at Remsen Avenue/Ditmas Av or Remsen Ave/Ave D (B17), Brooklyn
- Wednesday, August 26, 4-7 p.m.: Bus stop at Utica/Farragut Rd or Kings Hwy/Foster Av (B46), Brooklyn
- Tuesday, September 1, 4-7 p.m.: Bus stop at Grand Av and 74 St (Q58,Q59, Q98), Queens
- Thursday, September 3, 4-7 p.m.: 59 St Line NLine R, Brooklyn
Completed
- Tuesday, June 30, 8-10 a.m.: Wilson Ave Line L, Brooklyn
- Monday, July 6, 4-7 p.m.: 8 Av Line N, Brooklyn
- Wednesday, July 8, 4-7 p.m.: Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College Line 2Line 5, Brooklyn
- Thursday, July 9, 4-7 p.m.: Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av Line ELine FLine MLine R, Queens
- Tuesday, July 14, 8-10 a.m.: Fresh Pond Rd Line M, Queens
- Thursday, July 16, 8-10 a.m.: Broadway Junction Line ALine CLine JLine ZLine L, Brooklyn
- Tuesday, July 21, 4-7 p.m.: Bay Ridge Av Line R, Brooklyn
- Thursday, July 23, 4-7 p.m.: Bus stop at Myrtle Ave and Fresh Pond Rd (Q55, QM24, QM25, and QM34), Queens
- Wednesday, July 29, 4-7 p.m.: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy Line L, Brooklyn
- Thursday, July 30, 4-7 p.m.: Avenue H Line Q, Brooklyn
Contact us to submit a meeting request for your organization.
Recently completed
- Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m. — Juniper Park Civic Association Leadership
- Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. — Nehemiah (New Lots) Homeowners Association Meeting
- Thursday, April 30, 12 p.m. — Flatbush Junction BID Annual Meeting
- Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m. — Queens Civic Roundtable May Meeting
- Thursday, June 4, 7 p.m. — Ridgewood Property Owners & Civic Association (RPOCA)
- Tuesday, June 9, 7:30 p.m. — Middle Village Property Owners Association
- Wednesday, June 17, 8:30 a.m. — Third Avenue Merchants of Bay Ridge
- Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m. — Communities of Maspeth & Elmhurst Together (COMET)
Help us shape the IBX. Take our survey to help inform the design of stations, areas around the stations, and the overall rider experience.
Project status
The IBX project is progressing through key planning and development steps to ensure a well-designed, community-focused transit investment.
We are identifying and assessing potential environmental and community impacts.
What's next?
- Draft Environmental Impact Statement (anticipated release in late 2026)
What to expect:
- More detail about the potential for specific impacts
- Opportunities for public review and comment
We are confirming existing conditions and beginning to design track, station prototypes, and supporting infrastructure and systems.
What's next?
- Public engagement on design priorities (Spring 2026)
- Design and design feedback opportunities (through 2027)
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