Bus Priority

Dedicated Bus lanes

Separating buses from general traffic improves service by shortening travel times, limiting how traffic impacts bus performance and improves bus service reliability. Our region has about 30 directional miles of dedicated bus lanes today. Buses traveling in segments with priority are 13% faster since 2019. This is why Metro is prioritizing the development, implementation, and use of bus lanes in partnership with our local jurisdictions. These lanes are marked with signs and pavement markings which specify a portion of the street for the use of buses. 

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Clear Lanes

Bus lanes are most effective when used correctly - that means keeping the lanes clear so buses can maintain their schedule and allow all customers to board safely. That's why we are teaming up with the District Department of Transportation to keep dedicated bus lanes clear of traffic.Learn more about dedicated bus lanes

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Transit Signal Priority/Queue Jumps

Metro is working with our jurisdictional partners to keep buses moving and out of traffic using transit signal priority (TSP) and queue jumps. These technologies help with schedule reliability and make your bus experience better. 

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All-Door Boarding

Two doors are better than one!

Many transit systems throughout the U.S. have implemented the practice of customers boarding and exiting a bus at both the front and rear doors. These agencies are seeing improved boarding speeds and reduced travel times for customers. All-Door Boarding provides card-reader access at the front and rear of a bus and is now available on select Metro Bus routes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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