8 minutes less to Dizengoff Center: the change planned for Tel Aviv roads

The Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality plans to add about seven kilometers of public transport lanes on seven major arteries in 2027. A traffic arrangement already implemented on Kaplan Street shortened the trip from HaShalom Railway Station to Dizengoff Center by about 8 minutes and improved bus speeds by 70%.

The Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality plans to add about seven kilometers of new public transport lanes on seven major city arteries during 2027. The plan aims to shorten travel times on public transport, reduce delays, and improve service reliability. Alongside the addition of lanes, new traffic arrangements and changes to bus route operations are also planned. A traffic arrangement already implemented on Kaplan Street, called a "traffic filter," led to an improvement of about 70% in bus speeds on the section between Dubnov and Ibn Gabirol streets, and a shortening of about eight minutes in travel time from HaShalom Railway Station to Dizengoff Center. The arrangement diverts private vehicles to an alternative route via Dubnov Street, while buses continue on the direct route to the city center. The municipality has set three main goals for the next two years: a 25% improvement in bus travel speed, a 50% improvement in service reliability, and a 30% increase in the number of public transport passengers. Additionally, the municipality is promoting improvements to transfers between the light rail, Israel Railways, and buses. Concurrently, a campaign called "Ride by Yourself" was launched to encourage the use of public transport. The deputy mayor was quoted as saying that the municipality refuses to be on the side that dictates decisions, and established a professional unit for public transport planning.