Dedicated Lanes

BRT on the Rise Globally

Bus rapid transit is growing in popularity throughout the world, though implementation is lacking in the U.S.
4 February 2011 - 9:00am
THE DIRT

BRT Hits NYC

New dedicated lanes and limited-stop buses have entered the transportation picture in New York City.
5 January 2011 - 12:00pm
The New York Times

Cameras Aim to Keep Only Buses in Dedicated Lane

The city of New York is hoping a new set of cameras will help to catch car drivers using bus-only lanes.
23 November 2010 - 7:00am
The New York Times

Dedicated Non-Motorist Lane on Vancouver Bridge Finds Public Support

Residents in Vancouver are reportedly in favor of keeping a dedicated lane for pedestrians and cyclists on a local bridge. Even some motorists are in support.
3 November 2009 - 6:00am
The Vancouver Sun

Berkeley's BRT Faces Backlash

Business owners fear dedicated transit lane would discourage shopping along Telegraph Avenue, while proponents look to BRT as a cheap way to clear up traffic.
12 July 2008 - 9:00am
The San Francisco Chronicle

Creating A Less Treacherous Bike Ride

New York City is trying to make life for bike commuters a little less treacherous by building dedicated bike lanes throughout the city.
28 May 2008 - 5:00am
The Washington Post

New BRT Bus Lanes: Dedicated, But Dangerous

Delhi has unveiled a new bus rapid transit system, with dedicated bus lanes. The only problem is that the bus stops and dedicated lanes are located in the middle of hectic and busy streets that are dangerous to cross.
24 May 2008 - 5:00am
The Wall Street Journal

Plans Unveiled for New York City's First 'Transitway'

The New York City Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Transit Authority unveiled the city's current Bus Rapid Transit program earlier this week, including a project that would "redefine the public realm" on Manhattan's 34th Street.
20 April 2008 - 7:00am
Streetsblog

The Pains of Popularity

San Diego's downtown trolley service is becoming too popular, causing officials to propose equipment upgrades to handle the rising crowds. But the bigger trolleys will take out some car lanes and affect traffic lights, and many are unhappy about it.
21 March 2008 - 5:00am
San Diego City Beat
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