New York City Opened Tremont Avenue Bus Corridor
The city launched a dedicated Bronx transit project in 2026 to improve safety and travel speeds for thousands of daily riders.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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In 2026, New York City opened an exclusive bus corridor on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx to serve approximately 39,000 daily Bx36 passengers. The project introduced safety modifications at eight intersections along the route to address previous traffic concerns.
Why it matters
The corridor aims to reduce traffic congestion and boost bus transit speeds in a high-priority area for the city's Vision Zero safety initiative. These changes were implemented to address a significant history of traffic-related injuries and fatalities in the neighborhood.
The project spans one mile of busway and 0.26 miles of exclusive bus lanes, serving 39,000 daily Bx36 passengers. This data is compared against records of 630 injuries and four fatalities on the stretch between 2020 and 2024, though the project's long-term speed impact is unknown.
The players
New York City
This local government authority manages the city's infrastructure and the Vision Zero safety program.
The details
The design limits general traffic space using painted curb extensions, flexible bollards, and granite blocks between Third Avenue and Southern Boulevard. Enforcement relies on automated camera monitoring and police inspections to restrict access for private cars, taxis, and ride-hailing services.
Timeline
Between 2020 and 2024, 630 injuries and four deaths were recorded on the avenue.
The bus corridor project was launched by the city in 2026.
The busway operates daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Market Landscape
The Tremont Avenue project follows a pattern set by the Vision Zero safety program to prioritize transit-focused engineering in high-risk zones. This shift in urban design signals a broader city strategy to replace general traffic capacity with dedicated lanes to improve public transit efficiency.
Drivers of private vehicles, taxis, and ride-hailing apps are restricted from the corridor daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., while only buses, trucks with six or more wheels, and emergency vehicles remain eligible. Local commuters should expect permanent traffic pattern changes at all eight modified intersections.
The takeaway
The project fundamentally alters local traffic flow by prioritizing transit vehicles over private car access. Residents and commuters must adjust to new restricted vehicle zones to avoid enforcement actions and improved transit travel times.
Further reading
For more information on transit infrastructure updates, visit the New York City section.
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