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{{Short description|New York City Subway station in Brooklyn}} |
{{Short description|New York City Subway station in Brooklyn}} |
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{{Infobox NYCS |
{{Infobox NYCS |
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| name = Avenue J |
| name = Avenue J |
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| image = BMT Brighton Avenue J Southbound Platform.jpg |
| image = BMT Brighton Avenue J Southbound Platform.jpg |
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| image_caption = Platforms view |
| image_caption = Platforms view |
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| font_color = black |
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| font_color_2 = black |
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| bg_color = #FFC800 |
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| borough = [[Brooklyn]] |
| borough = [[Brooklyn]] |
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| locale = [[Midwood, Brooklyn|Midwood]] |
| locale = [[Midwood, Brooklyn|Midwood]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|40.625276|N|73.961372|W|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|40.625276|N|73.961372|W|display=inline,title}} |
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| lat_dir = N |
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| lon_dir = W |
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| division = BMT |
| division = BMT |
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| line = [[BMT Brighton Line]] |
| line = [[BMT Brighton Line]] |
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| service = Brighton local |
| service = Brighton local |
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| connection = {{bus icon}} |
| connection = {{bus icon}} [[NYCT Bus]]: {{NYC bus link|B6|B11}} |
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| platforms = 2 [[side platform]]s |
| platforms = 2 [[side platform]]s |
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| tracks = 4 |
| tracks = 4 |
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| code = 049 |
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| structure = [[Embankment (transportation)|Embankment]] |
| structure = [[Embankment (transportation)|Embankment]] |
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| open_date = |
| open_date = c. 1900 |
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| adjacent_stations = {{Adjacent stations|system=New York City Subway |
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| passengers = 1,878,547<ref>{{NYCS const|riderref}}</ref> |
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|line1=Brighton local|left1=Avenue H|right1=Avenue M |
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| pass_year = 2018 |
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|note-row2={{Rail-interchange|nycs|B}} does not stop here}} |
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| pass_percent = -1.8 |
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| rank = 251 |
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| next_north = {{NYCS next | station=Avenue H | line=BMT Brighton Line | service=Brighton local}} |
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| next_south = {{NYCS next | station=Avenue M | line=BMT Brighton Line | service=Brighton local}} |
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| legend = {{NYCS infobox legend|alltimes}} |
| legend = {{NYCS infobox legend|alltimes}} |
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| layout = {{NYCS 4-tracked local station|inline=y |
| layout = {{NYCS 4-tracked local station|inline=y |
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|1=Avenue H |
|1=Avenue H |
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|l1=Avenue H |
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|2=Avenue M |
|2=Avenue M |
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|l2= |
|l2=Avenue M |
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|color=Q |
|color=Q |
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|textcolor=black |
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'''Avenue J''' is a local [[ |
The '''Avenue J station''' is a local [[Metro station|station]] on the [[BMT Brighton Line]] of the [[New York City Subway]], located on Avenue J between East 15th and East 16th Streets in [[Midwood, Brooklyn]]. The station is served by the [[Q (New York City Subway service)|Q]] train at all times.<ref>{{NYCS const|timetable|q}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The station was opened around 1900 as a two-track surface station and named '''Manhattan Terrace'''. It was renamed "Avenue J" in 1907, the same year the railroad line was grade separated. Vestiges of the spur built to reconnect the [[BMT Brighton Line|Brighton Line]] and [[Long Island Rail Road |
The station was opened around 1900 as a two-track surface station and named '''Manhattan Terrace'''. It was renamed "Avenue J" in 1907, the same year the railroad line was grade separated. Vestiges of the spur built to reconnect the [[BMT Brighton Line|Brighton Line]] and [[Long Island Rail Road]]'s [[Bay Ridge Branch]] after grade separation still exist to this day. |
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This station underwent reconstruction from September 2009 to December 2011. Both platforms were rebuilt with new windscreens, canopies, and [[Tactile paving|tactile strip]] edges. A temporary platform over the express tracks was used to provide service on the side that was under rebuilding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/temporary-loss-brighton-line-express|title=Press Release |
This station underwent reconstruction from September 2009 to December 2011. Both platforms were rebuilt with new windscreens, canopies, and [[Tactile paving|tactile strip]] edges. A temporary platform over the express tracks was used to provide service on the side that was under rebuilding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/temporary-loss-brighton-line-express|title=Press Release – NYC Transit – Temporary Loss of Brighton Line Express|date=July 29, 2009|publisher=[[Metropolitan Transportation Authority]]|access-date=August 11, 2017|archive-date=August 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812060035/http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/temporary-loss-brighton-line-express|url-status=dead}}</ref> The new windscreens were controversial with nearby community members, since the windscreens contained gaps that allowed trash and noise through while causing privacy issues for residents whose backyards faced the station.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2011/46/kc_trackgarbage_2011_11_18_bd.html|title=A 'hole' new station|last1=Rosenberg|first1=Eli|date=November 17, 2011|website=BrooklynDaily.com|accessdate=August 10, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Station layout== |
==Station layout== |
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{{NYCS Platform Layout BMT Brighton Line/embankment}} |
{{NYCS Platform Layout BMT Brighton Line/embankment}} |
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The station is |
The station is on a raised earthen embankment. There are four tracks and two [[side platform]]s. The two center tracks are used by the '''[[B (New York City Subway service)|B]]''' express train on weekdays.<ref name="tracks">{{NYCS const|trackref|trackbook3}}</ref> |
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The 2011 artwork here is called ''Bird Laid Bare'' by Rita MacDonald. It consists of murals and mosaics on the walls of the Coney Island-bound platform's main staircase depicting various species of birds. |
The 2011 artwork here is called ''Bird Laid Bare'' by Rita MacDonald. It consists of murals and mosaics on the walls of the Coney Island-bound platform's main staircase depicting various species of birds. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery widths=180> |
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File:Avenue J - Exit.jpg|Exit on platform |
File:Avenue J - Exit.jpg|Exit on platform |
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File:Avenue J - Exit from Exit.JPG|[[HEET turnstile|Exit-only turnstile]] and gate at Avenue J |
File:Avenue J - Exit from Exit.JPG|[[HEET turnstile|Exit-only turnstile]] and gate at Avenue J |
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File:NYC Subway Avenue J (BMT Brighton Line) Temporary platform - Northward.jpg|Temporary platform during the reconstruction in 2011 |
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* {{NYCS ref|http://www.nycsubway.org/wiki/BMT_Brighton_Line#Avenue_J|BMT Brighton Line|Avenue J}} |
* {{NYCS ref|http://www.nycsubway.org/wiki/BMT_Brighton_Line#Avenue_J|BMT Brighton Line|Avenue J}} |
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* Station Reporter — [https://web.archive.org/web/20070310154017/http://www.stationreporter.net/qtrain.htm Q Train] |
* Station Reporter — [https://web.archive.org/web/20070310154017/http://www.stationreporter.net/qtrain.htm Q Train] |
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* Art's Archives |
* Art's Archives – Manhattan Beach Branch [http://www.arrts-arrchives.com/mbbr1.html] [http://www.arrts-arrchives.com/mbbr2.html] [http://www.arrts-arrchives.com/mbbr3.html] [http://www.arrts-arrchives.com/mbbr4.html] (''Original photos of the Manhattan Terrace station, signal houses and track diagrams of the LIRR connection'') |
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* The Subway Nut — [http://www.subwaynut.com/bmt/ave_jq/index.php Avenue J Pictures] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706140856/http://www.subwaynut.com/bmt/ave_jq/index.php |date=July 6, 2020 }} |
* The Subway Nut — [http://www.subwaynut.com/bmt/ave_jq/index.php Avenue J Pictures] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706140856/http://www.subwaynut.com/bmt/ave_jq/index.php |date=July 6, 2020 }} |
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* [https://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=40.62524,-73.960851&spn=0,359.986567&z=17&lci=transit&layer=c&cbll=40.625251,-73.960744&panoid=G5y5NiUoFF1zqa-_Jqrfvg&cbp=12,204.34,,0,6.58 Avenue J entrance from Google Maps Street View] |
* [https://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=40.62524,-73.960851&spn=0,359.986567&z=17&lci=transit&layer=c&cbll=40.625251,-73.960744&panoid=G5y5NiUoFF1zqa-_Jqrfvg&cbp=12,204.34,,0,6.58 Avenue J entrance from Google Maps Street View] |
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Address | Avenue J & East 16th Street Brooklyn, NY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Borough | Brooklyn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Locale | Midwood | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 40°37′31″N 73°57′41″W / 40.625276°N 73.961372°W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Division | B (BMT)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | BMT Brighton Line | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Services | Q (all times) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transit | NYCT Bus: B6, B11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Structure | Embankment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Platforms | 2 side platforms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tracks | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Opened | c. 1900 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Opposite- direction transfer | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Former/other names | Manhattan Terrace | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2023 | 1,169,052[2] 4.4% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rank | 268 out of 423[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Avenue J station is a local station on the BMT Brighton Line of the New York City Subway, located on Avenue J between East 15th and East 16th Streets in Midwood, Brooklyn. The station is served by the Q train at all times.[3]
History
The station was opened around 1900 as a two-track surface station and named Manhattan Terrace. It was renamed "Avenue J" in 1907, the same year the railroad line was grade separated. Vestiges of the spur built to reconnect the Brighton Line and Long Island Rail Road's Bay Ridge Branch after grade separation still exist to this day.
This station underwent reconstruction from September 2009 to December 2011. Both platforms were rebuilt with new windscreens, canopies, and tactile strip edges. A temporary platform over the express tracks was used to provide service on the side that was under rebuilding.[4] The new windscreens were controversial with nearby community members, since the windscreens contained gaps that allowed trash and noise through while causing privacy issues for residents whose backyards faced the station.[5]
Station layout
Platform level | Side platform | |
Northbound local | ← toward 96th Street (Avenue H) | |
Northbound express | ← does not stop here | |
Southbound express | does not stop here → | |
Southbound local | toward Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue (Avenue M) → | |
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Ground | Street level | Entrances/exits, station building and agent, MetroCard and OMNY vending machines |
The station is on a raised earthen embankment. There are four tracks and two side platforms. The two center tracks are used by the B express train on weekdays.[6]
The 2011 artwork here is called Bird Laid Bare by Rita MacDonald. It consists of murals and mosaics on the walls of the Coney Island-bound platform's main staircase depicting various species of birds.
Exits
The station's main house is located underneath the right-of-way on the south side of Avenue J and has a full-time turnstile bank and token booth. There is a double-wide staircase facing north going up to the Coney Island-bound platform and one narrow staircase facing south going up to the Manhattan-bound platform. The Coney Island-bound staircase's landing has two exit-only turnstiles leading directly to the street.[7]
Both platforms have an unstaffed bank of turnstiles leading to a staircase that goes down to the north side of Avenue J. The Coney Island-bound one is double-wide.[7]
Gallery
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Exit on platform
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Exit-only turnstile and gate at Avenue J
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Temporary platform during the reconstruction in 2011
See also
References
- ^ "Glossary". Second Avenue Subway Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) (PDF). Vol. 1. Metropolitan Transportation Authority. March 4, 2003. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 26, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Annual Subway Ridership (2018–2023)". Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Q Subway Timetable, Effective June 30, 2024". Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Press Release – NYC Transit – Temporary Loss of Brighton Line Express". Metropolitan Transportation Authority. July 29, 2009. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ^ Rosenberg, Eli (November 17, 2011). "A 'hole' new station". BrooklynDaily.com. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ^ Dougherty, Peter (2006) [2002]. Tracks of the New York City Subway 2006 (3rd ed.). Dougherty. OCLC 49777633 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "MTA Neighborhood Maps: Midwood" (PDF). mta.info. Metropolitan Transportation Authority. 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
External links
- nycsubway.org – BMT Brighton Line: Avenue J
- Station Reporter — Q Train
- Art's Archives – Manhattan Beach Branch [1] [2] [3] [4] (Original photos of the Manhattan Terrace station, signal houses and track diagrams of the LIRR connection)
- The Subway Nut — Avenue J Pictures Archived July 6, 2020, at the Wayback Machine
- Avenue J entrance from Google Maps Street View
- Platforms from Google Maps Street View