Mission
DDOT may designate any traffic lane on any roadway for the exclusive use of a single class of vehicle, or combination of classes of vehicles, such as buses, during certain hours. (DCMR 18-2220.1).
Bus lanes are a form of transit facility that can improve the speed, frequency, and efficiency of multiple bus and bus transit services. Typically, bus lanes should be implemented in corridors where a high volume of bus service already exists, particularly in downtown areas.
Procedures & Services
DDOT will coordinate with the Washington Metropoliaton Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and other stakeholders to determine which corridors and roadways in the District would benefit from the implementation of bus lanes.
The Bus Priority Plan outlines DDOT’s vision for bus priority and the importance of transit to District residents, workers, and visitors. The Plan also provides an overview of the bus priority corridor network and project pipeline, which is DDOT’s plan for delivery of up to 51 bus priority projects, steered by the public input received through the moveDC update process. For additional information or to provide feedback, please email buspriority@dc.gov.
See Related
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Motorcoaches (Compendium)
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goDCgo (Compendium)
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Circulator (Compendium)
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Bus Shelters (Compendium)
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Bus Routes and Stops (Compendium)
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Bus Lanes (Compendium)
Additional Information
Legal References
- DCMR 10-A407: Transit Accessibility
- DCMR 18-2217: Closed Streets, Local Access Streets, Play Streets, Bus Lanes, and Bus Restricted Streets
- DCMR 18-2409: Restricted Use of Valet Staging Zones, Taxicab Stands, and Public Transit Bus Stops, Zones, and Stands
Design Standards & Specifications
- DDOT Design and Engineering Manual, Table 30-J: Standard Roadway Width Elements
Transportation Plans & Studies
Other Resources