Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue: South Terminal in Queens

The Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue station is the southern terminal station of the A line of the New York City subway, located in the Far Rockaway neighborhood in the borough of Queens. It serves as a crucial connection point for residents and visitors of the Rockaway Peninsula, offering access to subway service to other parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.

Connections and Services

Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue is a terminal station that serves a single line:

Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue (IND Rockaway Line)

• This station is the southern terminal of the IND Rockaway Line of the New York City subway.
• It is served by trains of the service:
  • A (blue)
• Main address: Intersection of Mott Avenue and Beach 22nd Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Platform and Design

• The station is elevated, with one center platform and two tracks.
• Only A service trains terminate and begin their route here:
  • A (blue)
• Access to the station is from street level beneath the elevated structure.

As a terminal station, it does not offer direct transfers to other subway lines within the station, but it serves as an important point of origin and destination.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of Mott Avenue and Beach 22nd Street in the Far Rockaway neighborhood, Queens.
• Its location makes it a key access point for:

  • Far Rockaway Neighborhood

    • A diverse residential community on the Rockaway Peninsula.
    • Access to local businesses, shops, and services.

  • Rockaway Beaches

    • Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean beaches, a popular summer destination.
    • Access to the Rockaway Boardwalk.

  • Bus Connections

    • Connection with several bus routes of the NICE (Nassau Inter-County Express) system serving Long Island.
    • Connection with MTA New York City Transit bus routes.

History and Evolution

• The current Far Rockaway–Mott Avenue station was inaugurated on June 28, 1956, by the New York City Transit Authority.
• It replaced the old surface station of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) after the LIRR service over the Jamaica Bay bridge was destroyed by a fire.
• The station has been an integral part of transportation on the Rockaway Peninsula since its opening under subway operation.

Interesting Facts

• It is the southernmost subway station in the borough of Queens and one of the easternmost in the entire system.
• It functions as a crucial gateway to the Rockaway Peninsula for subway users.
• The station offers views of the surrounding area from its elevated platform.