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Ferries & Buses

Buses
Public buses in New York City are operated by NYC Transit, a division of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Get more information on bus routes and schedules.
The Department of Transportation maintains the streets, bus lanes, sidewalks and bus shelters.

Select Bus Service
Cities around the world have increased bus speeds and reliability by using Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). BRT is a system of dedicated bus lanes and other improvements that give buses priority on the streets and streamline the process of boarding a bus. NYCDOT, MTA New York City Transit and the New York State Department of Transportation are bringing BRT to New York City. New York City's BRT system will be called “Select Bus Service” or SBS for short.

Commissioner Sadik-Khan describes DOT's Bus Rapid Transit and Bus Mobility Demonstration Program.
Read more about Select Bus Service

Safe Routes to Transit
As part of PlaNYC the DOT is working to improve pedestrian and motor vehicle movement around subway entrances and bus stops to make accessing mass transit easier and more convenient.

Charter bus parking guidelines in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights.
Telephone numbers for other bus services.

Ferries
The Department of Transportation owns and operates the Staten Island Ferry and works with EDC and private ferry operators to promote use of our waterways for transportation.
Information on the Staten Island Ferry.
Links to private ferry operators. Frequently asked questions about ferry service.
Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn Announce Start of Rockaway Ferry Service on May 12, Restored Service to Williamsburg and Expanded East River Routes.

Bikes on Transit
Find out more about bringing bikes on the ferries and other mass transit in NYC.
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