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In 2023, Bechtel led a comprehensive study for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to explore public transit solutions to LaGuardia Airport — a critical gateway serving millions of travelers annually. Working alongside our partners WSP, Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Foursquare ITP, and Ramboll — with input from local stakeholders and experts — we evaluated mass transit options to identify the most cost-effective solution for reducing travel time between Midtown Manhattan and the airport.
Subway, light rail, rapid bus transit, ferry, and emerging technologies were assessed to identify the best solutions.
Improvements projected a net increase of 5.7 million riders annually.
The best options reduce travel time from Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia to just 27–37 minutes.
After analyzing subway extensions, light rail, rapid bus transit, ferry, and emerging technologies, the team concluded that improving the existing Q70-SBS bus route was the most cost-effective and easily implementable solution.
The enhanced bus service is projected to cut travel time from Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport to just 27-37 minutes, with a net increase of 5.7 million riders annually.
In response to the findings, Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a $160 million investment to improve the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus route in March 2025. Planned upgrades include:
Advancing several transportation projects
This new funding will advance several transportation projects, provide new bus lanes, reduce congestion and overcrowding, and install new traffic lights to prioritize buses into the airport. I’m proud to celebrate these accomplishments and look forward to creating a world-class transit option.”
57th Governor of new york
