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Bronx SBS Service

The Corridor

The Fordham Road / Pelham Parkway Select Bus Service (SBS) Study Corridor extends from the Inwood section of Manhattan to Co-op City in the Bronx. This corridor connects to subway routes and all Metro North Divisions. Ridership has been strong with October 2008 corridor ridership increased 8% over 2007.

Service Plan Features

Bx12 SBS replaces Bx12 Limited stop service and operates seven day a week service with improved frequency. 89% of customers said that SBS service is better than the previous Limited stop service. Bx12 Local service continues to operate 24 hours a day as well. Riders have seen faster service on SBS, up to 19% faster depending on direction and time of day.

Bus Lane Operations

Bx12 SBS features colored bus lanes with clear new signs; Extended operating hours for existing curb bus lanes on Fordham Road -7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on both sides of the street.

Major Travel Time Improvements

• Signal optimization to improve traffic operations for all street users
• Transit Signal Priority to move buses more quickly through critical locations
• Customers pay at fare payment machines and obtain a proof-of-payment receipt before boarding buses

SBS Stations

• 207th St/ Broadway
• 207th St / 10th Avenue
• Fordham Rd / Cedar Ave
• Fordham Rd / Sedgwick Ave
• Fordham Rd / University Ave
• Fordham Rd / Jerome Ave
• Fordham Rd / Grand Concourse
• Fordham Rd / Fordham Plaza
• Bronx Zoo
• Pelham Pkwy / White Plains Rd
• Pelham Pkwy / Williamsbridge Rd
• Pelham Pkwy / Eastchester Rd
• Pelham Bay Park Station
• Baychester Ave
• Edson Ave
• Bartow Ave
• Coop City Blvd
• Bay Plaza Terminal at JC Penney

Additional Information

• Bx12 Select Bus Service One Year Report
• A Bronx Tale: Bus Rapid Transit in New York City Presentation