Report: How #6MinuteService would transform our city buses

The conversation around faster transit service in New York always feels like it’s centered on the subway system, but riders that depend on the nation’s largest bus network are also in need of faster, more reliable service.

In fact, implementing 6-minute service on buses is one of the most effective ways Governor Hochul can make New York a more affordable, livable city, especially for the millions of people living in the outer boroughs who are underserved by the subway and often face long commutes with multiple transfers across the city.

Targeted investments in improved bus service represent a unique opportunity for elected leaders in Albany to address the inherent inequities in our transportation system that favors those with easy access to the subway while making major strides to improve the safety, economic mobility, and the overall quality of life for those that depend on bus service.

Read our report, 6 Facts about #6MinuteService for New York’s Buses, to see just how vital reliable bus service is in connecting millions of New Yorkers and the impact transforming bus service would have in improving access to opportunity for some of the city’s most disadvantaged populations.