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Introducing the Low-Cost Bus Priority Toolkit

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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
Jan 06, 2026
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Bus priority measures (dedicated lanes, transit signal priority, queue jumps, all-door boarding, and strategic stop optimization) are proven, cost-effective tools to make public transit faster and more reliable. They help move more people with fewer vehicles and can reduce transit travel times by 20-30%. Win win.

This 15 page toolkit distills best practices from successful bus priority implementations into actionable guidance you can use whether you’re a planner advocating for transit or a community member pushing local policy. It also contains a template for a resolution that can help your city support bus improvements. Paid subscribers can click the link below to download the PDF.

Also remember, paid subscribers have access to my previous toolkits, my entire article archive, and future projects I’m working on.

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