Bus Action Plan

Every day, New Yorkers take 2.75 million bus trips on a network that covers approximately 1,600 miles of city streets.

Buses connect riders to a city of opportunity—jobs, education, healthcare, community services, and cultural destinations— all while keeping New York affordable.

Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service

Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service is NYC DOT and the MTA’s plan to make bus trips faster, more comfortable, and more reliable. Explore the Next Stop plan via the link below or download an overview of Next Stop (pdf).

» Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service 2026 (pdf)

To advance this vision, Next Stop sets several ambitious goals that will shape the future of bus improvements citywide:

Fast, Reliable Buses

Bus riders shouldn’t spend their time stuck in traffic. NYC DOT and the MTA will invest in bus priority infrastructure on 50 of the city’s most delayed corridors.

• 20% increase in bus speeds, cutting down trips by up to 6 minutes
• Reduce rider delays at bus stops to under two minutes beyond the scheduled wait time
• NYC DOT and the MTA will advance 28 projects in 2026

A Better Experience at Every Bus Stop

Each bus stop should be a comfortable, welcoming, and accessible place to wait.

• Ensure every bus stop is fully accessible, has seating, shelter, shade, and real-time passenger information, where feasible

Culture of Courtesy and Respect

Vehicles illegally double-parking and driving in bus lanes should not slow commutes for millions of daily bus riders.

• Combine effective camera and on-site enforcement with education campaigns to make sure bus infrastructure is respected and buses are prioritized in traffic

Quality Transit for All

It’s time for new, world-class rapid bus service in NYC, with faster boarding, modern stations, and high-quality bus stop amenities.

• Implement a new rapid bus route on Flatbush Avenue by 2030, and launch public engagement for the development of four additional routes in 2026
• New rapid bus service will ensure 90% of all New Yorkers live within half a mile of a subway, rail, Select Bus, or new rapid bus station

Next Stop: Priority Corridors

To reach speed and reliability goals, NYC DOT and the MTA will develop bus priority projects on 50 Priority Corridors in coordination with elected officials, stakeholders, and bus riders.

The City and the MTA will utilize new, expanded outreach strategies to better reach bus riders and elevate their needs.