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INTERACTIVE: Here Are the Most Popular Spots on the 7 Train

By Nigel Chiwaya | April 27, 2016 2:43pm

NEW YORK CITY — The often-suspended 7 train has the yeoman's job of being one of the few lines that stretches across Queens.

When it's not suspended for repairs, you might have a tough time getting into the 7 train. In March, we asked DNAinfo New York readers to share their favorite spots on the subway, be they seats by the door or standing spots in the corner.

And of 7,000 people who responded, 7 train riders reported that if they got onto a full train, 59 percent of them would choose to stand right by the doors. 7 train riders don't mind standing, either; nearly 30 percent of respondents said they'd stand instead of sit for short rides.

The most popular seats on the 7 train were also located near the doors, and the most in-demand seat is located in the middle of the train.

Of the nearly 7,000 DNAinfo readers who have participated so far, about 59 percent said they rode during the morning rush hour, between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Most readers said their ride was of moderate length, as 63 percent said their commutes were between 15 and 45 minutes.

7 Train Screenshot

Nearly 70 percent of 7 train riders said they would sit or stand near the doors on an empty train.

7 Train Screenshot

When forced to stand on a full train, 59 percent of 7 train riders said they would stand near the doors.

Click the image below to see the full results for yourself, or click any of the links to see our summaries of other train lines. 

► INTERACTIVE: These Are the Most Popular Spots on 1, 2 and 3 Trains

► INTERACTIVE: These Are the Most Popular Seats on the 4/5/6 Trains

► INTERACTIVE: Here Are the Most Popular Spots on the 7 Train

► INTERACTIVE: Here's Where People Like to Ride on the A, C and E Trains

► INTERACTIVE: These Are the Most Popular Spots on the B, D, F and M Trains

► INTERACTIVE: Here's Where People Like to Sit and Stand on the G Train

► INTERACTIVE: Here's Where People Like to Stand and Sit on the L Train

► Here Are the Most Popular Spots on the N,Q and R Lines