bus lanes
Coverage of bus lanes in the Nexus archive.
- NYC voters to decide whether to speed up approval for street safety projects
New York City voters will decide in November whether to expedite the approval process for street safety projects, including bike lanes and bus lanes. The proposal, part of a Charter Revision Commission's ballot questions, aims to reduce delays in transportation improvements, with supporters and critics highlighting differing perspectives.
- Mamdani admin wants sweeping powers to OK new bike and bus lanes — deepening fight over NYC streets
The Mamdani administration seeks to grant the Department of Transportation broad authority to fast-track bike and bus lane projects, intensifying a conflict over New York City streets.
- 3 ways Mamdani plans to make the bus faster — and why it's harder to make rides free
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is prioritizing faster bus service through infrastructure improvements, maintenance upgrades, and expanded bus lanes, using $900 million over five years. The plan focuses on 50 bus corridors, including five key routes in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, but critics warn it may worsen congestion. The administration argues making buses faster is more budget-friendly than making them free.
- NYC ramps up tickets for drivers blocking bus lanes
New York City is increasing tickets for drivers blocking bus lanes as part of a 50-page plan to accelerate the city's bus network. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the crackdown, emphasizing that streets are public spaces.
- EXCLUSIVE: 63-block stretch of Manhattan’s 6th Avenue will get a busway under DOT proposal
New York City's Department of Transportation proposes a 63-block bus lane on Manhattan's 6th Avenue to accelerate bus speeds for 51,000 daily riders. The plan includes offset and curbside lanes, aiming to address current slow speeds (as low as 3.5 mph for local buses). The project is part of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's broader efforts to expand bus infrastructure.