34th Street busway revived under Midtown South rezoning plan

A unanimous vote from the City Council’s Land Use Committee for a rezoning plan at Midtown South is a win for transit advocates.

“Drumroll please: We’re getting a dedicated, car-free 34th Street busway as part of this plan,” Councilmember Eric Bottcher, whose district includes West 34th Street, said.

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A unanimous vote from the City Council’s Land Use Committee for a rezoning plan at Midtown South revives a plan for a dedicated 34th Street busway

Three community boards approved the plan to remove cars from 34th Street to speed up bus service, but the city transportation department apparently put the plan on hold less than a month later

Advocates say bus speeds on 34th Street can be as slow as three miles per hour on weekdays

Concerned residents say, while the 14th