The Adams administration is evaluating options to enhance bus travel on 34th Street in Midtown, where current speeds can drop to as low as 3 miles per hour. Residents have expressed frustration, calling the bus experience "torture." Community board members advocate for a dedicated busway, reminiscent of the 14th Street busway that improved speeds by 24%. The Department of Transportation is collecting feedback but has yet to outline specific plans, although a busway remains a consideration due to its effectiveness on other routes.
"Riding the bus is a form of torture," David Warren, a member of the Transportation Committee on Manhattan Community Board 4, told Department of Transportation officials at a recent session about upcoming changes on 34th Street.
"Right now we're gathering feedback," Rachel Eisenberg, a senior project manager at the DOT, told the CB4 Transportation Committee. "A busway is certainly something we're looking at as an option because it's had positive benefits on 14th Street."
"It looks like on 14th Street you're getting much higher bus speeds," said CB5 Transportation and Environment Committee Member Zool Zulkowitz, leaving off the "hint, hint."
"I really think 14th is a great model," said CB4 Transportation Planning Committee member Charlie Todd. "Maybe people make that first right turn so we can still allow for the traffic flow."
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