Queue Jump Chronicles: M96 Edition - TransitCenter
April 25, 2017
Queue Jump Chronicles: M96 Edition

We’re back with our long-awaited follow up to the M5 Break-Up Chronicles!

Queue jumps are among the solutions our Bus Turnaround Coalition has proposed for speeding up New York City’s buses. Queue jump lanes prioritize moving greater numbers of people through intersections by putting buses ahead of single occupancy vehicle traffic. Applied thoughtfully, queue jumps can improve travel times and reduce delays.

The New York City Department of Transportation recently installed one at the intersection of 97th St. and 5th Avenue, and so we wanted to celebrate!

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