A bus lane is a designated traffic lane restricted to public transit vehicles. These lanes are marked with specific signage and pavement markings, such as a solid white line and the word BUS painted on the road. They improve transit reliability by keeping buses out of general traffic congestion, though some jurisdictions allow taxis, bicycles, or high-occupancy vehicles to share the lane.
Cars keep cutting into the bus lane to bypass the queue, slowing down the entire morning transit schedule.
Also heard as
- transit lane
Related terms
Bus rapid transit
A high-quality bus-based transit system that delivers fast, comfortable, and cost-effective services at metro-level capacities.
High-occupancy vehicle lane
A restricted highway lane reserved for vehicles carrying a driver and one or more passengers.
Priority
The legal right of a vehicle or pedestrian to proceed ahead of conflicting traffic.