Photo: City of ChicagoThe pilot uses Automated Bus Lane Enforcement systems attached directly to buses, initially used on eight CDOT and DOF vehicles. this would allow the CTA to use ticket fees to implement more dedicated bus lanes, and make other transit improvements. During the November 2024 launch, then-CDOT commissioner Tom Carney stated, "This pilot program is a critical step in making our streets more efficient, accessible and safe for everyone." CTA planners are confident the data will show that, in the future, the bus lane enforcement program will result in consistently faster, more reliable transit service. Other local bus lanes segments include the Loop Link "BRT lite" route, and short stretches near chokepoints on other major arterials like Western Avenue and 79th Street.