--- title: "In-Lane Bus Stops: Saving Time; Promoting Efficiency" description: What if there was an efficient way to pick up transit passengers safely without disturbing traffic flow? Let us introduce to you in-lane bus stops. In-lane bus stops or “In-Stream Bus Stops” refers to transit vehicles picking up passengers without ever leaving the driving lane on a particular route. 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This makes transit times and pickups more efficient, resulting in a better riding experience and improved traffic flow. However, implementation along a route and within a city landscape can be challenging, so [transit priority](https://lyt.ai/solutions/lyt-transit/), [signal priority](https://lyt.ai/solutions/lyt-status/), markings, and efficient route directions are vital to making it work for your city. **First, what is an in-lane bus stop?** Believe it or not, there are various ways a public transportation bus can stop on a route that promotes safety for motorists, bus drivers, and riders. The most common types include: - In-lane stops, - Median stops, - Island stops, - Pull-out stops, - and boarding stops (like you see at the airport) An in-lane bus stop means the bus always stays in the lane it is driving. The upside to in-lane stops is that buses never have to merge back into oncoming traffic (as they’re already in the stream). Another version of these lanes is “Bus-Only Lanes” or “red-carpet lanes.” These lanes are dedicated to just buses or give public transit the highest priority. During off-hours, these lanes can be used by motorists. These lanes are often marked with “Bus Only” markings like the one pictured below: ## ![](https://lyt.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Bus-Lane-1-1.jpg?width=1200&height=796&name=Bus-Lane-1-1.jpg) **Properly implementing in-lane stops.** Saving time and promoting safety is always a bonus for city managers and transportation authorities. However, proper implementation of in-lane stops requires some planning. In-lane or curb stops, where a transit bus does not have to merge back into general traffic, are the most budget-friendly option if the stop already exists. In addition, signage and giving motorists clear indications of bus-only lanes (by painting lanes red) keep traffic flowing and public bus riders safer. **Pros of in-lane bus stops include:** - Prevent sudden merging that may cause accidents by motorists - A bus does not have to worry about pulling over and merging back into oncoming traffic - Safer for drivers, riders, and motorists - Lanes can be used for traffic overflow with proper signage - Emergency vehicles can use the dedicated lane space - Increase schedule reliability by reducing time to complete movement pulling in and out of a dedicated stop **Cons of in-lane bus stops:** - Typically works where speeds of streets generally are lower than 30 MPH - Must have lane space available to properly implement (or build out a new lane which can be expensive) - Without queue jump technology, it can be inefficient at congested intersections **The Final Take –** Overall, the city landscape is changing daily with more efficient technology, green-friendly initiatives, and transportation policies promoting safety for all. You may have seen in-lane or in-stream bus stops before in large cities. Wherever there is a significant public transportation sector, dedicated lanes are reserved for bus stops. In some cases, bus stops are in-stream, and the lane is not a dedicated lane for a bus only. These can confuse with merging/remerging, so proper signage and guidance are imperative. 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