L.A. City Council Approves Pilot Program to Crack Down on Vehicles Blocking Bus Lanes

The goal is to improve bus efficiency by keeping lanes clear, allowing for smoother commutes across the city.Photo byAlexis BalinoffonUnsplash

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved a new pilot program aimed at reducing the number of vehicles illegally blocking bus-only lanes. In collaboration with L.A. Metro, the program will involve installing cameras on buses to catch violators along key routes.

Under the ordinance, drivers who park in bus-only lanes will face a $293 fine, which can rise to $381 for late payments, and up to $406 for subsequent delays in payment. The initiative will start with approximately 100 cameras installed on buses running along Line 212 on La Brea Boulevard and Line 720 on Wilshire Boulevard. After two months, the program will expand to Lines 910-950 on the Silver Line and Line 70 on Olive Street/Grand Avenue.

The goal is to improve bus efficiency by keeping lanes clear, allowing for smoother commutes across the city.