3rd Avenue Cheers As B37 Bus Set To Return

After a long 3-year battle by residents and the B37 Bus Coalition, it was announced today that the 3rd Avenue line will be restored.

The B37 was discontinued in 2010 in an effort by the MTA to “close an approximately $800 million budget deficit,” leaving a number of hardships in its wake, especially for those who regularly used the bus to access health services at Lutheran Medical Center.

“I cheer this victory on behalf of transit riders in underserved communities, particularly Sunset Park, which strongly felt the impact of this ill-planned cut,” said Councilwoman Sara M. Gonzalez. “Now our seniors, people with disabilities and those seeking health care at Lutheran can access that facility with far less inconvenience. Now our students along the corridor can more easily get to school. Now businesses are assured that their workers and shoppers can come and go with ease. Now everyone can get to the Barclays Center. Now Brooklynites from Bay Ridge to downtown Brooklyn who have transportation needs can access this vital artery.”

No word yet on an official return date, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated.

For the full press release, click here.

Image via Brooklyn Paper