New York City’s Buses Are About to Grow Up

Hochul’s ambitious bus plan for New York City, known as Next Stop, promises to achieve a 20-percent increase in bus speeds on 50 major corridors. Bringing BRT to New YorkHow do you design BRT corridors for New York City streets while fulfilling the BRT Standard? In cities across the world, BRT stations serve as architectural beacons, adding new texture and color to the streets. BRT stations often include full protection from inclement weather; provide security and accessibility; and feature public space improvements in their vicinity. Achieving level boarding at BRT stations requires some modifications to the boarding bridges for wheelchairs and strollers.