An Overview of Yield-to-Bus Programs in Florida
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2011
Subject Area
infrastructure - bus/tram priority, infrastructure - stop, mode - bike, place - north america
Keywords
Yield-toBus (YTB), United States, signage, bus-stop design
Abstract
This paper presents an overview of Yield-to-Bus (YTB) programs in Florida, including a review of bus operator surveys, operational and safety effects of YTB signage, and Florida YTB statutes. The statewide bus operators’ survey highlighted different aspects of YTB programs in Florida. First, it was apparent that bus operators often have difficulty moving back into the flow of traffic from any off-line position, including bus pullout bays, right-turn lanes, and wide paved shoulders. Even with the law implemented, motorists typically do not yield to the bus. The study found that the decal currently implemented on the back of the bus has no significant safety or operational effects, and there are no roadside signs or pavement markings for YTB laws.
Rights
Permission to publish the abstract has been given by NCTR, copyright remains with them.
Recommended Citation
Zhou, H., Bromfield, S., & Lin, P.S. (2011). An Overview of Yield-to-Bus Programs in Florida. Journal of Public Transportation, Vol. 14, (2), pp. 151-163.
