MTA New York City Transit and the New York City Department of Transportation are looking for ways to continue to dramatically improve transit service through a comprehensive Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network across New York City -- complete with links to subways, ferries, and major destinations. NYCT and DOT invite the public to take part in interactive workshops that will lay the groundwork for the next phase of a BRT program for New York City. Given the magnitude of the MTA's current fiscal constraints, it is even more imperative that we work together to expand this high performance bus service - an approach that will allow for cost savings realized from improving bus speeds, attracting more customers, and providing more efficient bus operations.

Introduction to Bus Rapid Transit Phase II report contains a general introduction to BRT features as well as an update on the results of BRT Phase I. The first phase of BRT kicked off in June 2008 as NYCT and DOT launched the City's first BRT Phase I route, the Bx12 Select Bus Service (SBS) on Fordham Road in the Bronx. This report also identifies over 30 corridors that present opportunities for new BRT services. These potential BRT corridors address different types of transit needs, ranging from areas underserved by the subway to trips that are difficult to make by subway or bus. Read the report

NYCT and DOT invite your feedback on where new BRT routes should be established and how they should operate. Join us for workshops this May and June.