MTA expands bus camera enforcement to 4 routes in The Bronx and Brooklyn
For the first 60 days, drivers who block bus stops, double-park, or use bus lanes the wrong way will only get warning letters in the mail.
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Starting today, the MTA will roll out its Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) program on four more bus routes — the Bx9, Bx15, B11, and B63.
For the first 60 days, drivers who block bus stops, double-park, or use bus lanes the wrong way will only get warning letters in the mail. After that, starting in January, tickets will be issued. Fines begin at $50 and go up to $250 for repeat violations.
The expansion brings the total number of ACE-enforced routes to 51 across the city. More than 1,400 buses are now equipped with the cameras, covering 545 miles of routes and serving over 840,000 riders each day.
Officials say the program is already making a difference. Bus speeds have gone up about 5% on average, with some routes seeing gains as high as 30%. The MTA also reports 20% fewer collisions, a 40% drop in blocked bus stops, and lower emissions along ACE routes.
Here’s how it works: cameras mounted on buses record vehicles that are double-parked, blocking bus stops, or driving or parking in bus lanes. The footage is securely sent to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) for review by city staff before any violation is processed.
The ACE program is a partnership between the MTA, NYCDOT, and the New York City Department of Finance (NYCDOF). The system launched in June 2024 and has since expanded citywide.
Officials say the goal is simple — to make buses faster, more reliable, and safer by keeping lanes and stops clear. Each route with active ACE enforcement has posted signs warning drivers that cameras are in use.
