The Department of Transportation (DOT) aims to speed up the M96 and M106 buses on 96th Street, which currently run below citywide averages, by creating an offset bus lane. However, area residents argue that two blocks of 96th Street in a residential area are unsuitable for such a lane, citing concerns over local accessibility and traffic changes.
Ellen Harvey, a representative for the 96th Street Neighborhood Coalition, stated, "What we are saying is not every street is the same... the people that live on the street need to have accessibility to their buildings." She emphasized the residential nature of specific blocks and the need for local access.
Locals express outrage over the proposed bus lane on 96th Street, arguing that it would negatively impact their community. They feel that the residential character of the blocks should prioritize local accessibility over traffic measures intended for bus efficiency.
Currently, the M96 bus averages 6.4 miles per hour, with peak hour speeds dropping to 4 miles per hour, while the M106 averages 6.7 miles per hour. These slow speeds have prompted the DOT's intervention to improve bus efficiency through dedicated lanes.
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