F Train Express Idea Garners Support, Needs More

That petition calling for express F Train service in Brooklyn that started by the blogger behind Brooklyn Streets, Carroll Gardens has gotten 1,300 signatures in about five days. That certainly seems to indicate there's some support in the community for the idea. The MTA has indicated, however, that the earliest an express train could be started is 2012 because of work on the Culver Viaduct over the Gowanus Canal. On Friday, Brooklyn Streets reported that the MTA is looking at ways to create express service before 2012. (The issue was broached with the MTA about a decade ago, as well.) The Brooklyn Eagle has a story on the petition drive here. Nonetheless, the petition campaign could use signatures from everyone that supports the idea. If you're interested, go to the petition here and sign it.