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MOBILITY10%increased ridershipon the M15 SelectBus1st/2nd Avenues Select Bus ServiceNYCDOT and MTA/NYC Transitlaunched Select Bus Service alongFirst Avenue/Second Avenue SBS(M15 SBS) in October 2010 servingriders between South Ferry and 125thSt. The project was implemented inphases—off board fare collectionmachines and red bus lanes wereinstalled first, followed by transitsignal priority and the constructionof 12 bus bulbs along the corridor in2013. This route was the first to havebus enforcement cameras to helpkeep lanes clear. A separated bicyclepath was implemented concurrentlyalong portions of the corridor greatlyimproving safety for all users.This service has since increasedridership on the M15 by 10% andimproved speeds by 15 to 18%.Further, as part of the project, offsetand curbside bus lanes were pairedwith pedestrian and bicycling safetyenhancements. For those sectionswith the full treatments, we’ve seen a21% decline in traffic injuries.Sustainable Streets: 2013 and Beyond69