Median Bus Lane

• Separates buses from curb conflicts, allows for median bus stops/bus boarding islands, and removes right-turn conflicts
• Enhances bus speeds and reliability by keeping buses separate from mixed traffic congestion and reducing the need for buses to merge at bus stops
• Provides means for emergency vehicles to bypass traffic

May require removal of travel lane, parking lane, or the repurposing of channelized space 
Turn restrictions or dedicated turn signal phases may be required

Consider on all streets with high bus volumes or bus ridership and sufficient roadway width
Avoid on streets where the roadway geometry prevents the safe operation of a bus lane in conjunction with other necessary uses of the roadway  
Median bus lanes are implemented on streets with a main line and service road design
Center-Running bus lanes are implemented on streets with chronic double-parking issues and on streets where boarding islands can be accommodated

Review Pavement Markings

• Typically 11 to 12 feet in width
• Color Surface Treatment is preferred
• Bus Boarding Islands are generally needed to accommodate boarding and alighting; accessible boarding areas must be included for bus passengers at bus stops
• A median or center-running bus lane should be considered on two-way streets when sufficient right-of-way is available, and the operation of the bus lane (including pedestrian movements) can be safely managed
• For median or center-running bus lane designs, left turns across the bus facility should either be prohibited or provided a protected signal phase
• Automated enforcement is used to keep bus lanes clear