Philly's new red bus lanes: What to know

New red "bus-only" lanes in Center City and South Philadelphia aim to improve SEPTA service and daily commutes. Here's what we know.

The Brief

New red "bus-only" lanes are being installed in Center City and South Philadelphia.

Officials report a 12 percent decrease in travel times with similar lanes.

Mixed reactions from residents and commuters about the new lanes.

New red "bus-only" lanes are being rolled out in Center City and South Philadelphia, aiming to improve SEPTA service and daily commutes.

Bus-only lanes to improve commutes

City officials, SEPTA, and PennDOT are implementing red-painted bus-only lanes on three key transit corridors.

They have observed a 12 percent reduction in travel times on similar streets.

The new lanes are ex

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