bus lane
The Spanish term 'carril bus' translates to 'bus lane' in English. In traffic management context, a 'bus lane' or 'carril bus' is a lane exclusively designated for buses on certain routes in a road or highway. These lanes help to improve the efficiency and reliability of the bus service by enabling buses to bypass traffic congestion. In general, other vehicles are allowed to enter such lanes only for a short distance to make a turn.
The bus lane is reserved for public transport.
This sentence is informing that the bus lane, 'carril bus' in Spanish, is specifically reserved for public transport. Reserving lanes for buses helps to ease congestion and improves public transit efficiency.
Due to the accident, the bus lane is closed.
The phrase states that a bus lane ('carril bus' in Spanish) is not accessible because of an accident. This can cause disruptions in traffic and might require bus drivers to reroute.
Cars should not use the bus lane during peak hours.
This sentence is reminding that during busy times ('horas pico'), cars should not utilize the bus lane ('carril bus'). Ensuring this rule is adhered to is critical to maintain the smooth flow of public transport.