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busway

American  
[buhs-way] / ˈbʌsˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a highway, or lane of a highway, set aside for the exclusive use of buses, especially during peak traffic hours.


Etymology

Origin of busway

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; bus 1 + way 1


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The council recently took the first step toward implementing the bill, voting to legalize four-story buildings in single-family neighborhoods that sit near the G Line busway, formerly known as the Orange Line.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

In the San Fernando Valley, SB 79 would bring much taller, denser apartment buildings to neighborhoods near the G Line, previously known as the Orange Line busway.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025

Besides linking light rail to Aurora buses, the city planned to renovate Harrison as an east-west busway.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2023

The safety watchdog has concerns over a section of guided busway where two people have died, an inquest heard.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2023

Mr. de Blasio’s decision to reconsider the busway on Fifth Avenue came not long after the transportation department said it planned to move forward with the street redesign.

From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2021

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