Burbank residents and businesses say NO to increased traffic, congestion and pollution!  

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The undersigned residents of Burbank and neighboring communities express our collective concern and objection to the implementation of “dedicated bus lanes” as part of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plan proposed by Metro that effectively removes 2 lanes of traffic on Olive Ave.

Dedicated bus lanes, whether they be side or curb running, will decrease available road space, exacerbating traffic congestion and limiting accessibility for local residents, schools, businesses and hospitals.

We’re asking our elected officials to support “Mixed Flow” which prioritize both efficient transportation and the well-being of our community.

While we understand the importance of efficient public transportation, we believe that “dedicated bus lanes” pose significant challenges and drawbacks without significant benefit impacting the following:

• Burbank Residents
• Burbank Businesses
• Burbank Schools
• Burbank Hospitals and Medical Clinics 
• Burbank Studios and Employees
• All area commuters

The notable challenges include the following:

•   Traffic Congestion: The introduction of dedicated bus lanes will lead to increased traffic congestion, adversely affecting the daily commute of residents, students, local businesses and studios, and simultaneously pushing traffic flow into our residential neighborhoods.

•   Impact on Local Businesses and Hospitals: The construction and operation of designated bus lanes will negatively impact local businesses and healthcare due to decreased accessibility.

•   Remove Parking: As proposed the BRT will remove countless parking stalls, heightening demand for an already scarce resource in Burbank.

•   Environmental Considerations: Despite claims of environmental benefits, there has not been a comprehensive environmental impact study conducted. The only data provided by Metro is that the BRT will result in a decrease of 40 cars on the street. Conversely, the elimination of one lane to through traffic will result in extreme congestion, adversely impacting our air quality and environment.

We urge Burbank’s city-council to require joint use (“mixed-flow”) lanes as a condition of moving forward with the BRT as previously supported by Mayor Schultz, council member Anthony, as well as the entire city council in 2022.

Sign this petition to join with Burbank Residents and our local Burbank Businesses to have your voice heard against this change in our community.