The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and the MTA are working together to improve the city's bus system by implementing bus priority improvements on routes throughout the city. The Better Buses Action Plan has the goal of improving bus speeds by 25% and aims to reverse the decline of bus ridership citywide. This program brings elements of Select Bus Service, New York City’s version of bus rapid transit, to bus routes throughout the city.
Download the Better Buses Report (pdf) Learn about the Better Buses Action Plan to improve bus speeds citywide

Better Buses Restart

NYC is speeding up implementation on bus projects citywide to provide faster, more reliable bus service for essential workers and communities impacted by COVID-19.
Better Buses Restart Projects Better Buses Restart: Mayor de Blasio Announces Major Projects to Speed Buses During City’s Phased Reopening

A blue MTA bus picks up passengers on 14th Street. Pedestrians cross the street. The roadway is painted red and marked with the text “Bus and Trucks Only”.