Tel Aviv to Add 7 Kilometers of Public Transit Lanes by 2027
Tel Aviv plans to add about 7 kilometers of public transit lanes by 2027, aiming for a 25% increase in bus speed and a 50% improvement in service reliability. New lanes will be implemented on streets like Dizengoff, Rothschild, and Yitzhak Sadeh. The initiative follows a successful "transportation filter" on Kaplan Street that improved bus speeds by 70%. The municipality is also advocating for greater local authority over public transit planning.
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- Tel Aviv plans to add 7 km of public transit lanes by 2027 to improve bus service.
- The city aims for a 25% increase in bus speed and 50% improvement in reliability.
- New lanes will be added to streets including Dizengoff, Rothschild, and Yitzhak Sadeh.
- A "transportation filter" on Kaplan Street improved bus speeds by 70%.
- The municipality seeks more authority over public transit planning from the state.
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality plans to add approximately 7 kilometers of dedicated public transit lanes by 2027 as part of a broader initiative to improve bus travel speed and service reliability. The municipality has set ambitious goals for the next two years: a 25% improvement in bus travel speed, a 50% increase in service reliability, and a 30% rise in public transit ridership.
New lanes are planned for several key streets, including Dizengoff (between Yirmiyahu and Ben Gurion streets), Rothschild Boulevard (from Yefe Nof to Herzl streets), Yitzhak Sadeh Street (from Migal Alon to HaMesila), HaYarkon Street (from Menachemya to Trumpeldor streets), Rokach Boulevard in both directions, and Pinchas Rosen Street. An additional lane is slated for the exit from Savidor Terminal onto Begin Road.
Currently, Tel Aviv has about 75 kilometers of public transit lanes, and the municipality claims it leads Israel in this regard. The plan also involves new traffic arrangements to prioritize buses over private vehicles and enhance connectivity between Israel Railways stations, the light rail, and bus lines.
The municipality pointed to the initial success of a traffic solution implemented on Kaplan Street between Dubnov and Ibn Gabirol. Due to light rail construction that reduced the number of available lanes, a "transportation filter" was introduced, rerouting private vehicles to an alternative route via Dubnov Street while allowing buses to continue on the direct path to the city center. According to city data, this measure improved bus speeds by about 70% in that segment, saving approximately 8 minutes on the journey from HaShalom train station to Dizengoff Center.
Deputy Mayor and holder of the Transportation and Road Safety portfolio, Meital Lehavi, stated that the municipality established a professional public transportation planning unit to be a proactive and influential body, despite the state holding the primary authority for public transit planning and operation. Lehavi expressed hope that a new Knesset would advance the establishment of a metropolitan authority to transfer more powers to local authorities.
The plan is being released amidst extensive infrastructure work in the city, including light rail construction and preparations for the metro system, which pose significant traffic challenges for Tel Aviv in the coming years.
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