Denver Unveils Red Transit Lane On 15th Street

DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Public Works unveiled a new 24-hour transit lane on 15th Street in downtown Denver. Crews installed red “bus only” markings on the street.

Red bus markings on 15th Street in downtown Denver. (credit: Denver)

They’re meant to designate the new transit lane between Court Place and Larimer Street. It will also give passengers a dedicated space.

Red bus markings on 15th Street in downtown Denver. (credit: Denver)

Drivers can make right turns in the transit lane by entering in the red striped area of the lane.

Red bus markings on 15th Street in downtown Denver. (credit: Denver)

The same markings will be implemented on 17th, 18th and 19th Streets over the course of the next couple of years.

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