Bus on Shoulder

Since 2008, Metro buses have been using the left shoulder on I-71 to beat traffic congestion and provide a faster commute.

• Bus may only use shoulder when traffic is moving at 30 mh or slower
• Buses may only go 15 mph faster than traffic with a maximum speed of 35 mph
• Rts. 71, 71X and 72 only
• A12-miles of I-71 north and southbound from Kenwood Road to Western Row Road (Kings Island)
• Can only use left shoulder
• Signs posted to alert motories to presence of buses in shoulder lanes
• Offered in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, ARTIMIS and the Federal Highway Administration
  
  

Buses on the shoulder help to:

• Reduce traffic congestion
• Increase ridership by providing a faster commute
• Maximize capacity of highway