BROOKLYN, NY —The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will expand its Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) program to three additional bus routes beginning next week in Queens and Brooklyn.
On Monday, October 12, the 60-day warning period will begin on the Q65 in Queens and the B1 and B6 in Brooklyn.
ACE cameras monitor vehicles that improperly use busways or bus lanes, block bus stops or illegally double-park. During the initial 60-day period, violators will receive warning notices by mail.
After the warning period, summonses will start at $50 for a first offense and increase to $250 for repeat violations.
The addition of the three routes brings the number of routes going live with ACE this year to 22, with the program now covering 76 routes citywide.
More than 2,000 buses—about one-third of the MTA bus fleet—are equipped with ACE, covering approximately 825 route miles and serving more than 1 million riders on an average weekday.
The Q65, B1 and B6 together serve approximately 80,400 weekday riders.
The MTA said ACE is intended to improve bus speeds and reliability by keeping bus lanes and stops clear and enforcing existing traffic rules.
The MTA plans to expand ACE to 25 additional routes in 2026 as part of its Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service plan.
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