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MARKOWITZ STATEMENT ON PRESERVING EXPRESS BUS SERVICE IN SOUTHWEST BROOKLYN

“I commend Speaker Miller for responding to the needs of express bus riders who depend on this service by committing City Council funds to preserve express bus routes in southwestern Brooklyn. Residents of Bay Ridge, Coney Island, Seagate, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heghts and nearby communities, especially our seniors, physically handicapped, families with young children and those who need a little extra help getting around, rely on these buses to get to medical appointments, go to work or volunteer, run errands, attend cultural events, and visit friends and family. This service must be considered a permanent one, and the MTA should include it in their ongoing annual budgeted plans.

“We thank Council Member Vincent Gentile and all of the community leaders who have worked tirelessly to ensure that the X-27 and X-28 express bus lines will continue to operate on the weekends. While we celebrate this news, we are still fighting for weekend express bus service on the X-29. We must also give Brooklynites from Brighton Beach, Midwood, Flatbush and Kensington the speedy lift they deserve.”