The MTA is taking its Interborough Express pitch on the road this spring, lining up a series of in-person workshops to hear what Brooklyn and Queens residents want from future stations and train design. The sessions, which come with project updates and face time with IBX staff, are set for Elmhurst, Middle Village and several corners of Brooklyn. The first meeting is scheduled at PS 7Q in Elmhurst on Tuesday, April 28, with more gatherings following in May.
Upcoming workshops and where they'll be
According to the MTA, the in-person workshops are set for the following locations and times: PS 7Q, Elmhurst - Tue, April 28, 6–8 p.m.; Christ the King, Middle Village - Sat, May 2, 10 a.m.–noon; PS 235K, Brooklyn - Thu, May 7, 6–8 p.m.; Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn - Wed, May 13, 6–8 p.m.; PS 88Q, Ridgewood - Thu, May 28, 6–8 p.m.; and East New York Arts & Civic HS, Brooklyn - Sat, May 30, 10 a.m.–noon.
Each of those sessions is billed as a chance to “share your priorities for stations and train design, hear the latest IBX project updates, and get your questions answered.” The full slate of dates was posted by the MTA on X, according to the MTA.
About the Interborough Express
The Interborough Express, or IBX, is a proposed light-rail line that would run along a roughly 14‑mile freight corridor, tying together neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens while connecting to dozens of existing subway and commuter rail lines. The authority is currently advancing preliminary engineering and environmental analyses as it pushes the project toward a 30% design milestone, per the MTA.
Why this matters for Brooklyn and Queens
The MTA previously approved a roughly $166 million design contract last year and has been holding community meetings as the IBX moves into its engineering phase. Planners say the project could shorten cross‑borough trips, widen access to jobs and services and help spur development along the corridor, which makes the current wave of outreach a consequential moment for riders and local businesses that are likely to feel the impact first.
How to take part
At each workshop, the IBX team plans to give a short presentation, then open things up for questions and feedback on station features and train design priorities. Expect an in-person forum with project staff on hand to walk through maps, timelines and options. The MTA's announcement and the embedded X post above include the complete schedule along with any details on registration or livestream options.
What's next
The workshops are part of the MTA's broader preliminary engineering and environmental review process. After public feedback is gathered and additional studies are wrapped, the project is expected to move into more detailed design work and formal public hearings. According to the MTA, this stage is focused on refining station locations, operating plans and key design choices before the IBX advances to later procurement steps.
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