Evaluation of Journey Time and Emissions of PTWs in Bus Lanes

Evaluation of Journey Time and Emissions of PTWs in Bus Lanes

Transport for London research into the impact of allowing PTW access to bus lanes [1]

Precis

Research conducted by TfL showing the positive benefits of allowing motorcycle access to bus lanes. The report concludes the following benefits to allowing PTW access to bus lanes:

• PTW journey time savings of approximately 10.5% when comparing PTWs in bus lanes with PTWs in general traffic lanes;

• Reductions in PTW Carbon Dioxide emissions;

• Reductions in PTW Oxides of Nitrogen emissions;

• Reductions in all other PTW emissions including Carbon Monoxide, Total Hydrocarbons and Benzene; and

• Lower PTW fuel consumption.

Relevance

• Air Quality
• Congestion
• Environmental Benefits
• Bus Lanes