A recent report from the NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO) reveals that bus riders are facing significantly slow service, averaging just 8.1 mph. Although the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates the bus system, the report highlights that traffic congestion, a lack of dedicated bus lanes, and inconsistent enforcement of bus lane regulations contribute heavily to these delays. Despite plans for 150 miles of protected bus lanes by 2026, only 10 miles have been constructed so far, with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) lacking resources to effectively address these issues. Bus service is vital for millions of New Yorkers, yet progress remains stalled due to inadequate funding.
City buses are painfully slow despite the system's daily ridership of over one million people; resources for improvement are critically lacking.
The lack of DOT resources has caused the city to slow the progress of expanding the bus lane network.
NYC buses average an excruciating 8.1 miles per hour, making them some of the slowest buses in the country.
The ongoing NYC Streets Plan aims to create 150 miles of protected bus lanes by 2026, but progress has been drastically lagging.
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