Intersecting Transport Systems
Jamaica Avenue is the starting point of many newer streets in Queens, such as Myrtle Avenue, Metropolitan Avenue, Hempstead Avenue, Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Farmers Boulevard, and Queens Boulevard. Many bus lines run down Jamaica Avenue, including the Q56, Q110, and Q36. The BMT Jamaica Line (J Z trains) runs above Jamaica Avenue through Woodhaven and Richmond Hill. Bus depots are located near the avenue in Jamaica and in East New York.
Jamaica Avenue intersects with other former country roads in Queens as well, now become important urban streets including Woodhaven Boulevard, Lefferts Boulevard, Sutphin Boulevard, Parsons Boulevard, Francis Lewis Boulevard, and Springfield Boulevard.
The Jamaica Center subway terminal (E J Z trains) with its associated bus station is a major transport hub, a rival to the nearby Jamaica – 179th Street station (E F trains) on Hillside Avenue. Jamaica Avenue in downtown Jamaica is a shopping street on a par with Brooklyn's Fulton Street.
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