A recent court ruling allows NYC to retain redesigned bus lanes on 96th Street in Manhattan, enhancing travel times for crosstown riders. A state Supreme Court judge dismissed a lawsuit by residents arguing the lanes were inappropriate for residential areas, stating there was no shown irreparable harm. The redesign, completed in December 2024, includes curbside bus lanes and safety upgrades, addressing the concerns of 15,500 daily riders on local bus routes. City officials celebrate the decision as a step towards improving public transportation efficiency and safety.
"Inconveniences do not irreparable harm make," Judge Engoron stated, highlighting the court's perspective that the bus lanes do not sever residents' connections to the street nor hinder deliveries.
DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez noted that prior to the redesign, buses along 96th Street were averaging only four miles per hour, emphasizing the need for improvements to travel times.
The redesign aims to accommodate 15,500 weekday riders on the M96 and M106 bus routes, enhancing both speed and safety for commuters and pedestrians alike.
Vincent Barone from the DOT remarked on the effectiveness of the bus lanes, affirming they are making commutes faster and more reliable for the nearly 15,000 daily riders.
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