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Busway
BUS-way
Local meaning
A street corridor designed to give through-priority to buses and certain permitted vehicles while restricting ordinary private-car travel.
A busway is broader than a single bus lane. New York busways can prioritize buses, trucks, emergency vehicles, and paratransit across a corridor, while allowing local access under specific turn and exit rules. The goal is to improve bus speed and street reliability.
Example in context
- “Cars can use that block for local access, but the corridor operates as a busway.”
How it is used
New York City transportation terminology used for designated priority corridors.
official, infrastructure-focused
street directions, bus policy, traffic rules, neighborhood planning
New York City transportation terminology used for designated priority corridors.
Busway rules differ by corridor and time. Follow signs rather than assuming every red-painted street works the same way.
Spelling and scope
New York City transportation terminology used for designated priority corridors.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a busway the same as a bus lane?
No. A bus lane reserves one lane, while a busway regulates through-access across a larger street corridor.
Can local traffic enter a busway?
Some corridors allow limited local access, but vehicles must follow the posted entry and turning rules.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- BuswaysNew York City Department of Transportation
Official explanation of busway corridors, access rules, and transit priority.