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CBS News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus lane ticketing enforcement goes into effect today
Beginning today, if you're caught driving or parking in the new, red bus lanes in downtown Pittsburgh, expect a ticket, as enforcement starts today. This begins after Port Authority Police have been giving verbal warnings since the lanes, which are for buses and emergency vehicles only, were installed last month. The tickets that will be issued will be $25 for the violations, but the associated fees that will come with it will bring the cost to nearly $200. It applies to every private vehicle, as well. This includes pickups, dropoffs, deliveries, and anything else in the red lanes. Earlier this year, Pittsburgh Regional Transit and the city began installing red bus lanes downtown in an effort to keep buses moving and get passengers to their destinations faster. PRT says that dedicated bus lanes are a major step towards improving service and reducing congestion, and says this will transform daily commutes and make public transit more reliable. "Ultimately, it will be Fifth Avenue to here on Liberty Avenue to Sixth Avenue that will be the full Downtown loop," said Amy Silberman of PRT. The routes included in the red bus lanes will be 61A, 61B, 61C, and 71B will each travel in the new lanes, heading inbound on Fifth Avenue and outbound on Sixth Avenue. For full schedules and details, you can check out Pittsburgh Regional Transit's website at this link.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Wath Upon Dearne bus only route to be enforced by ANPR cameras
Fines could be issued to drivers who use bus lanes in Wath upon Dearne in South Council has approved plans to enforce restrictions at the town's bus interchange using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) officers said many drivers ignore the existing restrictions, leading to "significant" delays to buses and increased traffic around the cameras are expected to be installed by the end of the year and a council report said it was hoped the change would lead to a more "efficient and environmentally sustainable transport system". About 171 buses enter or exit the interchange daily, according to the Local Democracy Reporting existing restrictions, which prohibit general traffic from entering Montgomery Road or exiting West Street onto Biscay Way, have been in place since 1995, but enforcement has proved "challenging" for the council, a report said. 'Fully supportive' A consultation on the proposed changes took place in April and May and recorded no objections.A Stagecoach Yorkshire spokesperson said they were "fully supportive" of the plans, which they expected to lead to more punctual journeys and safer conditions for council has confirmed that enforcement will be managed by its parking services loading and permit holder exemptions will remain unchanged, according to the local authority, and access via West Street will not be cost of making the changes, including putting up new signs, is expected to be £7,500.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Enforcement to begin for drivers using new Downtown Pittsburgh red bus lanes
Drivers who are caught using or parking in the new red bus lanes in Downtown Pittsburgh will be ticketing starting on Sunday. Pittsburgh Regional Transit says that officers with the Port Authority Police have been giving drivers verbal warnings since the lanes, which are for buses and emergency vehicles only, since they were installed last month. Starting on Sunday, that will change and tickets will be given out for drivers using the lanes. The ticket itself brings a $25 fine for a violation, but associated fees will bring the full cost to nearly $200. Drivers in private vehicles aren't allowed to use the red bus lanes in any manner, including for pickups, drop-offs, or for deliveries. "These dedicated bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses and emergency vehicles and are clearly marked to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of public transit," PRT said. "Drivers should pay close attention to street signage and lane markings to avoid violations."
CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Executive Committee backs plan to install priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets south of Bloor
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's Executive Committee has approved a scaled-down plan to install priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets. The plan, which is part of the city's RapidTO network, would see transit lanes installed south of Bloor Street West on Bathurst and Dufferin Streets ahead of the FIFA World Cup next year. In the initial plan, priority lanes for buses or streetcars were also proposed north of Bloor to Eglinton Avenue West on Bathurst Street and to Wilson Avenue on Dufferin Street. But staff has said 'further consideration' of that section 'is proposed to be undertaken at a future time.' The changes came amid pushback from retailers along a stretch of Bathurst Street in The Annex, who said they would be negatively affected by the bus lanes, which may result in some businesses closing. Transit advocates, meanwhile, expressed disappointment over the watered-down plan, especially since staff did not indicate a specific timeline for when transit lanes north of Bloor on those two major roads would be implemented. As a result, during Wednesday's Executive Committee meeting, Mayor Olivia Chow introduced a motion asking city staff to work with her, local councillors, residents, businesses, and transit riders to develop implementation plans for bus lanes on Bathurst Street from Bloor to Eglinton Avenue and on Dufferin Street from Bloor to Wilson Avenue. Her motion also directs staff to report back on interim priority measures that can be implemented for the World Cup, including rush hour prohibitions, time-of-day use, loading zones, and HOV lanes. Ahead of the meeting, Mayor Chow said the RapidTO plans have been around since 2019 and 'it's time to take action,' voicing her support for the plan south of Bloor. 'Nothing has as large an impact as better public transit. The better way to tackle congestion is making sure there's a reliable and faster TTC service, so people take more transit than driving,' the mayor said. Chow added that the city could do better; thus, she wants staff to explore options for improving services north of Bloor ahead of the World Cup, while plans for priority transit lanes along that stretch are stalled. 'I want options,' the mayor said. 'A proper implementation of RapidTO means thousands of new riders on TTC. Less frustration.' Transit advocacy group TTCRiders celebrated the Executive Committee's approval of the transit lanes, saying, 'This is a win for transit riders.' The group also welcomed Chow's motion. 'We're pleased that Mayor Chow's amendment (commits) to clear timelines extending these lanes further north, fulfilling commitments made by her and other members of the Executive,' TTCRiders Executive Director Andrew Pulsifer said in a news release. Last year, council directed staff to accelerate RapidTO projects on Dufferin and Bathurst streets for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The city said construction for the transit lanes would begin in the fall and is expected to be finished before the start of the World Cup. According to the report, the implementation of the transit priority lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst is expected to cost $8 million. The plan now goes before city council for final approval.
CTV News
10-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Toronto city staff scaling back plan to install dedicated transit lanes on Bathurst Street
Vehicles are seen lined up at the intersection of Bathurst and Dupont streets on May 27. (CTV News Toronto Chopper/photo) Toronto city staff are scaling back their plan to install dedicated bus lanes on Bathurst Street following pushback from several businesses. In a report going to the Executive Committee next week, staff are recommending that priority streetcar lanes be installed on Bathurst Street between south of Bathurst Station and Lake Shore Boulevard West, except for a segment from Nassau to Dundas streets due to construction at Toronto Western Hospital. Staff initially proposed that priority bus lanes be created in the northbound and southbound curb lanes of Bathurst Street from Bloor Street West to Eglinton Avenue West but that is no longer part of the plan. Now, staff say, 'Further consideration of the section between Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Station is proposed to be undertaken at a future time.' The changes come amid backlash from retailers along a stretch of Bathurst Street in The Annex, who said they would be negatively affected by the bus lanes, which may result in some businesses closing. The businesses were worried that curb lane access to parking, delivery, service, and renovation vehicles would be removed as a result of the transit lanes. The proposed measures for Bathurst are part of a city council-endorsed surface transit network plan called RapidTO, which aims to guide the study, evaluation, and delivery of several bus and streetcar improvement projects in Toronto. Last year, council directed staff to accelerate RapidTO projects on Dufferin and Bathurst streets for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. On Dufferin Street, staff are recommending that council approve the installation of bus lanes between Bloor Street West and Springhurst Avenue. They are also hitting pause on the creation of bus lanes between Bloor Street and Eglinton Avenue West at this time. The city said construction for the streetcar lanes would begin in the fall and is expected to be finished before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the report, the implementation of the transit priority on Dufferin and Bathurst is expected to cost $8 million. There will be a total of 352 parking spaces that will be removed on the two streets as a result. With files from Joanna Lavoie
