Fast busses for New York?
Other than D.C., New York has the only transit system in the country whose riders are more likely to take the train than the bus. Even so, New York still has far more bus-takers than any other city: in 2004, it had 740 million riders, more than double the number in bus-dependent L.A.
That's why the MTA is working on developing a bus-rapid transit network to serve the most congested corridors of the city not served by the subway. Service might include dedicated lanes, bigger busses, nicer stations, and higher frequency. Some of those roads most likely to benefit from faster bus service include 1st and 2nd Avenues in Manhattan, the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
If you're interested in the project's progress, consider attending one of the public meetings the transit authority will be hosting this week and next. Even the country's biggest transit provider could better serve its riders.
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