Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Buses

The New York City Bus Lane Blues: Paint Is Not Enough

By Ben Fried | Dec 17, 2009 | 19 Comments

Separated bus lanes. Elected officials are calling for them. The next version of enhanced bus service on 34th Street may include them. Why does New York City need them? Well, take a look at how the city’s current crop of bus lanes are working out for riders. Streetfilms’ Robin Urban Smith went on a couple […]

Tonight: Give DOT Your Ideas for the Future of 34th Street

By Ben Fried | Dec 17, 2009 | 1 Comment

Will NYPD cruisers and other bus lane blockers steer clear of the next transit improvement on 34th Street? Photo: Chris O’Leary. Last September DOT and the MTA launched the 34th Street bus lane, New York City’s second Select Bus Service route. You could say it’s had some growing pains. Bus riders aren’t getting the speedy, […]

Bus vs. Rail: Transit’s Quiet Culture Clash?

By Elana Schor | Dec 15, 2009 | 14 Comments

The question of running buses or building rail has preoccupied transit planners in many an American town, with Maryland’s Montgomery County being the latest locality to choose between trains and bus rapid transit (BRT), which tends to be the less expensive option. Bogota’s Transmilenio BRT has won praise for its roomy coaches and well-designed stations. […]

In New Orleans, LaHood Unveils $280M in Streetcar and Bus Grants

By Elana Schor | Dec 1, 2009 | No Comments

During a visit to New Orleans, where city planners are seeking nearly $100 million in federal stimulus money for three new streetcar lines, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced plans to award $280 million in grants for streetcar and bus networks. New Orleans is counting on bonds, backed by sales taxes, to finance new streetcar […]

How Bill de Blasio and John Liu Can Stand Up for Transit Riders

By Gene Russianoff | Nov 23, 2009 | 8 Comments

Contrary to popular belief, the mayor isn’t the only elected official with a say in New York City transportation policy. So in this installment of Streetsblog’s series on Michael Bloomberg’s third term, we’re switching things up a bit. We asked New York’s most experienced transit advocate, Gene Russianoff of the Straphangers Campaign, how Comptroller-elect John […]

Taxi Surcharges and Congestion Pricing — They Go Great Together

By Charles Komanoff | Nov 12, 2009 | 15 Comments

The surcharge on NYC medallion taxi fares that took effect this month is a bit like a bases-loaded groundout that scores a run but kills a big inning: It does some good, but a ringing base hit could have done a lot more. Congestion pricing paired with a significant taxi surcharge would speed cab trips […]

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