Updated Sun, September 20, 2026 at 2:55 AM UTC
EAST TREMONT, The Bronx (PIX 11) — The Bronx’s first busway went into effect Saturday with the goal of making the ride faster and more reliable for thousands of bus riders along Tremont Avenue.
According to the MTA, the Tremont Avenue Busway is expected to increase bus speeds and reliability for over 39,000 daily bus riders on the BX36, improve truck movement and deliveries to local businesses, and make the street safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
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It stretches eastbound from Third Avenue to Southern Boulevard, and westbound from Southern Boulevard to Belmont Avenue. This is the first busway in the Bronx and it will be in effect seven days a week from 6 am to 8 pm.
According to the MTA, busways in the city have improved bus speeds by up to 60% and decreased pedestrian and cyclist injuries by up to 45%.
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