Originally Posted by randya
In Portland the busses do indeed have the right of way. They even have a rear-facing flashing yield sign the driver can turn on, to inform overtaking motorists that they are supposed to yield and let the bus pull out in front of them. On many streets, including SE Hawthorne Blvd., there are curb extensions at the bus stops, and the busses actually stop in the lane.
In Hawaii, the buses do not have any such special right of way (ROW). When I lived in WA, CT, MD, VA, Washington DC, CA, WY, CO, FL, ID, GA none had a special ROW.
So it would seem a blanket statement on either side, would be incorrect. It is good to learn new things!
Might be a new trend. I do see NJ has an Effective August 1, 2004 law.
EDIT: randya - Is that a Portland law or is it for all of OR?
Filtersweep, how many states or cities currently have this special bus ROW?