Should cities prioritize bus lanes over car lanes when ridership is low?
I drive 40 minutes to work every day, and my city just added a bus lane that cuts car traffic to one lane on the main artery. The bus comes every 10 minutes but I still see mostly empty buses while cars sit bumper-to-bumper. I get the climate goals, but lowering speed limits and removing lanes without a reliable alternative just punishes people who have no choice but to drive. Should cities prioritize bus lanes over car lanes even when ridership is still low?