Unfortunately, it can be common for Metro buses to get stuck in traffic, which causes them to be late for transit riders, or makes riders late. But did you know that it doesn’t have to be this way? Our elected representatives have the power to change this, and they can do this by installing bus lanes, one component of improving bus service.
Bus lanes have numerous benefits for our entire region; they make bus service more reliable, can reduce travel time by 10 to 25% and sometimes double that during peak travel hours. For example, a bus lane can cut your trip from 30 minutes down to under 25 minutes, and take less money and time to install versus a light rail.
As part of complete streets work, bus lanes can be strategically planned with bike lanes, roadway improvements, and other transit improvements to streamline implementation and ensure connectivity.
The ACT-LA coalition is advocating for a robust network of bus lanes that would provide dedicated space for buses, bicycles, and emergency vehicles. This infrastructure would prioritize bus riders, cyclists, and pedestrians on the roadway — enhancing transit service and overall street safety.
Every mile of a dedicated bus lane can save riders between 1-4 minutes of travel time, or 17 hours annually.
With mega games coming to our region we want to ensure that bus riders' needs and accessibility are prioritized by Metro. Ensuring all riders can access their work, schools, resources and their city with ease and reliability. Permanent bus lane infrastructure can provide a reliable high impact bus network to bus riders.
