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“We are not only promising fast buses, we are delivering them,” said Mayor Mamdani. “This year, Fordham Road riders won’t have to watch their time disappear in traffic while cars block bus lanes that were meant for people. This project will give 130,000 New Yorkers faster, more reliable commutes every day so they can spend more time doing what they love and less time stuck in traffic.”
“Fordham Road buses are a lifeline for many Bronxites, and yet their commutes to work, to visit family and to visit friends are slow and unreliable,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. “This redesign will give bus riders much-needed relief with faster and more reliable service while still accommodating vehicle traffic in the area. Where we have installed similar designs, we have seen bus speeds increase as much as 28%, and we will continue monitoring the corridor for further improvements as needed.”
“With this project now underway, Fordham Road is at the center of New York’s burgeoning bus renaissance,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. “Things are taking off now because we finally have City partners who share MTA’s vision for a better bus network, and that starts with more dedicated bus lanes.”
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