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| DATE | 2022-12-06 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Doubling Down on a Broken Plan - MTA
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https://www.bkmag.com/2022/12/05/mta-proposes-a-massive-makeover-to-brooklyns-bus-system/
bkmag.com
MTA proposes a massive makeover to Brooklyn's busted bus system -
Brooklyn Magazine
Brooklyn Magazine
2–3 minutes
A major makeover could be soon coming to Brooklyn’s bus routes.
Last week, the MTA unveiled an eagerly anticipated draft plan that
“reimagines the current Brooklyn bus network.” It could use it:
Ridership on buses declined 14 percent from 2016 to 2019, with customers
telling the transit agency they’re waiting too long and that service
isn’t reliable, and when buses actually do arrive, they’re just too slow.
In an effort to address the issues, the MTA’s plan includes improving
frequency on 24 routes, adding five new overnight bus routes and even
adding completely new routes. In total, the plan would increase the
number of 62 local routes to 69 and add 10 more express routes (from 9
to 19).
According to the MTA, the redesigned routes improve connections to
subways and other bus routes, reduce stops that will lead to “faster and
more reliable service,” and involve fewer turns for drivers. That could,
in theory, to increase the average speed Brooklyn buses travel, which is
just about 7 miles per hour.
“New Yorkers deserve buses that are faster and more reliable to connect
them to jobs, education, health care and everything New York has to
offer,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said at a news conference.
“Redesigning and improving the route system is a huge part of that
strategy and we look forward to working closely with Brooklynites to
adjust the plan to reflect their feedback.”
Of course, this won’t happen overnight. The MTA will hold 18 virtual
workshops to hear from the public about their concerns over the next
several months. The plan, if passed, wouldn’t be implemented until at
least 2024.
The reimagined Brooklyn Bus Network will create new travel
opportunities, simplify trips, reduce travel times and strengthen
interborough travel, creating a faster, easier, and more reliable bus
network for all New Yorkers. pic.twitter.com/V6Mxlr2fwV
— MTA (-at-MTA) December 1, 2022
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