67th Avenue: A Local Station in the Heart of Queens

The 67th Avenue station is a New York City Subway stop located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens. It serves the IND Queens Boulevard Line and functions as an essential local station for residents and visitors of this residential area.

Connections and Services

The 67th Avenue station is a standalone station on the IND Queens Boulevard Line and is not a transfer complex. It offers the following services:

67th Avenue Station (Queens Boulevard Line)

• This is a local station on the IND Queens Boulevard Line of the New York City Subway.
• It is served by trains from the following services:
  • E (blue) (late nights only)
  • M (orange) (weekdays only, Monday to Friday)
  • R (yellow) (all times except late nights)
• Main entrances: Intersection of 67th Avenue and Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Platforms and Tracks

• The station has two side platforms and four tracks.
• Local trains (E, M, R when operating) stop on the outer tracks next to the platforms.
• The two central tracks are used by express trains:
  • E (daytime)
  • F (always)
• These express trains do not stop at this station, allowing for faster service through Queens.

There are no direct transfers to other subway lines within this station.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of 67th Avenue and Queens Boulevard, in the heart of the residential neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens.
• It primarily serves the local community, providing access to:

  • Forest Hills Residential Area

    • Residential areas, apartment buildings, and houses.
    • Local businesses, restaurants, and services along Queens Boulevard.
    • Proximity to neighborhood parks and green spaces.
    • Proximity to local schools such as Forest Hills High School.

  • Local Shops and Services

    • Convenient access to shops, supermarkets, and other businesses on Queens Boulevard.
    • Facilitates daily shopping and errands for residents.

  • Access to Other Areas

    • Connection via M and R services to other parts of Queens, Midtown Manhattan, and Lower Manhattan.
    • The E service (late nights) offers a direct connection to Jamaica and the World Trade Center.

History and Evolution

• The 67th Avenue station opened on December 31, 1936.
• It is part of the important extension of the IND Queens Boulevard Line, which was built to connect Manhattan with the growing residential areas of Queens.
• Although it has received maintenance and some minor updates over the years, it retains much of its original IND-era design and characteristic tiling.

Interesting Facts

• It is a station primarily used by local residents for their daily commutes to work and around the area.
• Its design, with two side platforms and four tracks (two local and two express), is typical of many local stations on the IND Queens Boulevard Line.
• The central express tracks allow F trains (and E trains during the day) to pass without stopping, optimizing travel times for passengers going to more distant destinations.