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Cleveland’s Health Line Setting a National Example for Bus Rapid Transit
The Tribune reports that the Chicago Transit Authority is studying Cleveland's new Bus Rapid Transit service, called the Health Line, as it prepares to launch its own BRT lines next year.
July 14, 2008
Eyes on the Street: Red Means “Stop” … in the Bus Lane
Streetsblog regular BicyclesOnly is posting shots of Midtown bus lane violators on his Flickr photo stream. He writes:
July 7, 2008
Rider Report: Select Bus Service Shaves Trip Time
Three days after the debut of Bx12 Select Bus Service, Bronx resident and Tri-State Transportation Campaign Associate Director Veronica Vanterpool rode the route from Co-op City to Inwood. On Mobilizing the Region, she reports that riders are becoming accustomed to the pre-payment system and rear-door boarding, with the help of bus drivers and New York City Transit personnel.
July 3, 2008
Bus Riders Warm to Select Bus Service, Drivers Love Red Parking Lane
New York City Transit staff introduce passengers to Bx12 Select Bus Service at Broadway and Isham in Inwood
June 30, 2008
How David Gantt Sent Bus Cameras to Defeat in Albany
After state lawmakers dealt a setback to the city's Bus Rapid Transit plans, Streetsblog looked into how Assembly transportation committee chairman David Gantt was able to bring down a bill that reportedly enjoyed majority support among his members and won approval in the New York City Council by a 40 to 7 vote.
June 27, 2008
Eyes on the Street: Ikea Shuttles Tearing Through Brooklyn ‘Hoods
A pair of Ikea buses clog Clinton St. in Cobble Hill.
June 25, 2008
Shining a Light on Albany’s Bus Camera Vote
A source sends along this roll call of the State Assembly transportation committee's vote on bus-mounted enforcement cameras. The names come from the official record; whether the record accurately reflects who raised a hand and who didn't is not certain, for reasons explained below. Note that the vote was on whether to table the bill, so "Yes" actually means "No" to better bus lane enforcement. You can match names to districts here.
June 19, 2008
Assembly Transpo Committee Kills Bus Lane Enforcement Bill
Legislation central to New York City's implementation of Bus Rapid Transit died in Albany yesterday, when the State Assembly transportation committee, chaired by Rochester Democrat David Gantt, defeated a bill authorizing bus-mounted enforcement cameras by a narrow 14-11 vote.
June 18, 2008
City Council Says “Yes” to Car-Free Bus Lanes. Now It’s Up to Albany.
State Assembly Transportation Committee to Decide Today Whether Bill Will Receive Floor Vote
June 17, 2008
Albany to Consider Bus Lane Enforcement Legislation
A package of legislation recently introduced in the state legislature would help speed New York City buses and enable traffic agents to cite drivers for blocking the box. Members of the Campaign for New York's Future, the same coalition that fought for congestion pricing, are meeting with elected officials in Albany today. Streetsbloggers can lend support by contacting your representatives in the Senate and Assembly.
June 3, 2008