Every weekday, the MTA runs over 4,900 buses across 327 routes, serving 1.3 million passengers, but the bus network is often overlooked in comparison to the subway. The MTA has released the MTA Bus Route Segment Speeds Dataset, providing detailed information on bus speeds between major stops. Using GPS data, they calculate how fast buses travel between each stop, taking into account various factors affecting speed. By analyzing this data, users can identify slow areas and potential solutions to improve bus speeds. This dataset offers insights into bus travel across New York City, enabling researchers to explore and discover new information from this treasure trove of data.
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