The Digital Press

Pedestrians recently raced the slow-moving M34 bus on 34th Street in New York City and won by two blocks, highlighting the need for a dedicated busway to improve transit speed. Local leaders are pushing a rezoning plan to create this busway, aiming to speed up service for thousands of daily riders.

Why it matters: The busway would reduce bus delays on one of NYC’s slowest corridors, benefiting 28,000 daily riders.

The big picture: This plan follows the success of a similar busway on 14th Street and is part of Midtown’s broader rezoning efforts, including housing and safety upgrades.

The stakes: Without action, bus riders face continued gridlock and slow commutes, undermining public transit reliability.

Commenters say: Many relate to walking being faster than buses and support more efficient east-west transit options in NYC.