New York City makes the Smart Move!

On the occasion of the 6^th US Conference on Public Transport and Sustainable Development held in September, New York City unveiled the first results of its “Greener, Greater New-York” strategy which gives priority to buses and coaches since 2007 with the creation of dedicated lanes and new bus stops.

Over two years, the strategy has achieved a 20 to 30% decrease in travel time and a 30% increase in bus and coach use. These in turn have entailed a 56% fall of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists, and a 98% satisfaction rate of NYC citizens.

The 6^th US Conference on Public Transport and Sustainable Development brought together some 180 leaders in transport network management to explore the best ways to achieve a greener, safer and more efficient transport system in North America.