Description
Buses that operate on roadways in mixed traffic can experience delay such as re-entering traffic flow at bus stops and delay at congested intersections, increasing travel times for riders and costs for public transit providers. Investing in transit priority improvements that increase the speed and reliability of buses can help reduce delays and increase transit ridership. Transit priority improvements can range in complexity from less complex, such as traffic signal timing adjustments, to more-complicated projects requiring design and public outreach, such as new bus-only lanes. These improvements can be implemented through a combination of spot improvement and corridor improvement projects. King County will partner with local jurisdictions to complete a minimum of 20 spot improvements and assess needs for two to three corridors every two years. This action will improve bus travel time and reliability throughout King County.