Bus Lanes

SEPTA bus pulling up to stop against dusk sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

SEPTA's bus-mounted lane enforcement cameras cut travel times by up to 6%

The AI-assisted cameras have issued nearly 200,000 citations to drivers blocking bus lanes.

July 23, 2026 - Axios

Red painted bus lane on street in Baltimore, Maryland.

In a twist, Baltimore residents ask for less parking

A grocery store developer is asking to build more off-street parking than the city's new regulations allow, as well as 6 curbside spots that would replace an existing bus lane.

May 7, 2026 - BaltimoreBrew

Brown UPS truck stopped in red painted NYC bus lane.

UPS trucks blocked NYC bus lanes 25,000 times last year

The city recorded 843,000 bus lane violations in 2025.

May 3, 2026 - The City

Silver Los Angeles Metro transit bus with bike mounted infront rack.

LA made almost $20M ticketing drivers who park in bus lanes

The city started using bus-mounted, AI-assisted cameras to cite drivers who block bus lanes in February 2025.

April 15, 2026 - Streetsblog LA

People boarding and deboarding blue NYC bus.

Mamdani to Revive Multiple Complete Streets Projects Killed by Adams

NYCDOT will restore several proposed bike and bus lanes.

February 16, 2026 - StreetsBlog NYC

Red bus lane on busy street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras Issued Over 112,000 Citations in First 7 Months

The bus-mounted cameras have helped increase bus speed by 3 to 6 percent.

February 12, 2026 - Wired

Red painted bus lane in New York City with marquee for Apollo theater in background.

Study: Bus Lanes Boost Speeds for Both Buses and Cars

Dedicated transit and bike lanes can speed up traffic for everyone on busy roads.

February 8, 2026 - State Smart Transportation Initiative

Traffic on Denny Way in Seattle with downtown buildings in background.

New Seattle Mayor’s First Actions Focus on Emergency Shelter and Affordable Housing, Bus Lanes

Mayor Wilson signed two executive orders aimed at accelerating shelter and housing development and building bus priority lanes on Denny Way.

January 23, 2026 - Seattle Transit Blog

Bus passing across Madison Avenue in New York City.

NYC Will Extend Madison Ave Bus Lane by 19 Blocks

The project support Mayor Mamdani’s promise of making New York buses ‘fast and free.’

January 13, 2026 - New York Post

Rendering of redesigned SR 99 in Snohomish County with dedicated bus and bike lanes.

WSDOT Offers Ambitious Multimodal Vision for Dangerous SR 99 Corridor

The proposal includes dedicated bike and bus lanes as well as pedestrian improvements.

January 7, 2026 - The Urbanist

Street view of State Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan with protected bike lane.

Ann Arbor Opens First Bus-Only Lane

The new bus lane is part of a makeover of State Street that will make bus travel faster and more reliable.

December 23, 2025 - M Live

Green Sunrunner bus at elevated mid-street bus stop with dedicated bus lane in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Experts Reject Florida Study That Killed St. Pete Bus Lane as ‘Incomplete,’ ‘Unfair’

A transit activist has filed a suit against FDOT, which used a a one-page study to justify removing a dedicated bus lane.

November 27, 2025 - Tampa Bay Times

Silver Los Angeles Metro Silver Line bus.

California TOD Law Gives NIMBYs a new Weapon Against Bus Lanes

A new law that allows rezoning for higher density near transit lines is fueling opposition to a Burbank bus rapid transit line.

October 28, 2025 - CALmatters

Blurred white truck driving down New York City street with blurred cyclist next to it.

NYC Truckers Join Fight Against Trump's Bus Lane Removal

An industry group is denying the FHA’s claim that a proposed bus lane would hamper delivery trucks and freight.

October 24, 2025 - StreetsBlog NYC

Teal and yellow Sunrunner bus in front of Spanish-style building and palm trees in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Florida DOT Orders Removal of St. Pete Bus Lane

The state says a popular BRT line has increased crashes and traffic on a state-owned portion of its corridor, prompting it to call for its reversal.

October 24, 2025 - Florida Politics

Blue and turquoise New York City bus at night on a red painted bus lane.

NYC Politicians, Public Rally in 'Outrage' to Save Bus Lane Killed by Trump

City officials say the project complies with all applicable laws and should go forward as planned.

October 21, 2025 - StreetsBlog NYC

Multiple black cars parked in bus only lane in Chicago.

New Chicago Cameras Will Automatically Ticket Drivers Parked in Bus and Bike Lanes

The city is adding cameras to transit buses as part of a pilot program aimed at stopping drivers from blocking bus lanes.

October 17, 2025 - The Source

Man on bike looking back at camera with black car blocking bike lane in front of him.

Chicago Pilot Would Keep Bike and Bus Lanes Clear — Without the Police

A proposal supported by many city officials and road safety advocates would shift right-of-way enforcement to ‘Rapid Response Aides’ to free up police resources and clear blocked lanes more quickly.

September 7, 2025 - Streetsblog Chicago

View from bus-mounted AI-assisted camera identifying vehicles parked in red designated bus lane.

AI-Powered Bus Lane Cameras Are Speeding up Buses by up to 36%

More cities are turning to automated enforcement to keep bus lanes clear of cars and improve service.

August 19, 2025 - Fast Company

White and blue Sacramento regional transit bus with one bike on front bike rack.

Sacramento Leads Nation With Bus-Mounted Bike Lane Enforcement Cameras

The city is the first to use its bus-mounted traffic enforcement system to cite drivers who park or drive in bike lanes.

April 23, 2025 - Streetsblog California

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

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