The HOV-3 to HOV-2 Suggestion

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Originally posted by SpongeBob
[br]We'd be happy to. Care to share a link with us?

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http://www.roadstothefuture.com/Shirley_Busway.html

"In September 1969, a plan was put into effect whereby buses were permitted exclusive use during the morning rush period of 4.5 miles of reversible lanes which already had been constructed. This meant that each bus saved between 12 and 18 minutes on the morning run. Almost immediately bus ridership increased by 15 percent and continued until an increase of about 35 percent was realized.
...On December 10, 1973, automobiles with four or more occupants were permitted access to the previously exclusive bus lanes at a few selected access points,"

Read the whole thing and you can see why we need to have ONLY buses and hybrids using the express lanes. The buses worked before, and they can work again.

Do try to save the planet...get on the bus or use a hybrid.