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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Directs the commissioner of transportation to undertake a bus rapid transit demonstration project in New York county; repeals such project after 10 years; appropriation
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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Title of bill
An act to amend the transportation law, in relation to establishing a bus rapid transit demonstration project; making an appropriation therefor and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
Directs the commissioner of transportation to undertake a bus rapid transit (BRT) demonstration project along 1st and 2nd Avenues in the Borough of Manhattan.
Summary of provisions
Requires the Commissioner of DOT to undertake a BRT demonstration project in consultation with New York city transportation agencies.
Existing law
None.
Justification
Cities throughout the country have realized the immense transit, environmental and economic benefits that systems of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) can bring in terms of speedier rides, shorter journey times and increased reliability of service. Currently, New York city, with an average bus speed of 7.5 M.P.H. citywide and 6 M.P.H. in Manhattan, is home to the slowest buses in North America. The introduction of Metrocard in 1997 has resulted in unprecedented increases in ridership which has also contributed to the deterioration of bus speeds. In the period between 1996 and 2001, the average bus speed citywide decreased by 8%. In order to successfully address these problems, transit planners must seek bold new initiatives to improve New York City's public buses.
BRT, with its utilization of improved stations, vehicles, services, running ways and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) integrated with a strong positive identity offers a strong vision to solve the problems related to decreasing bus speeds and reliability in New York City. Studies conducted by nationally recognized transit experts predict that the adoption of BRT would improve bus speeds in New York City by 21-53%. Finally, the successful implementation of BRT may dramatically increase bus ridership and create a new, more diverse class of transit riders in preparation for future transit projects.
Fiscal implications
Five-million dollars.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Effective immediately.
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