The Downtown/Midtown off-peak “combo” variant of the existing X28 would be re-labeled as the BM8c to be consistent with most express routes. The existing route path would be maintained.
However, all trips would terminate at Cropsey Av/Canal Av due to low ridership in Sea Gate. Service in the area would be provided by connecting from the B36 or B74 to the subway lines.
As an Express route, stops on local streets would be spaced slightly farther apart than existing to speed up travel time and improve reliability. Along the highway, Express routes travel non-stop to and from Manhattan.
Spans would be shortened and frequencies on weekends would be reduced due to low ridership on some trips.
See the route profile with full stop list.