Yes, bus lanes are such a cheap and effective way to improve transit... if they're kept clear.

But the reality is that only automated enforcement cameras will effectively do that and many people here seem to have a knee-jerk reaction to traffic enforcement cameras. Even if the NYPD were totally onboard with traffic enforcement (lol) they can't be everywhere all the time.

That's how lots of other global cities have effectively reduced traffic accidents/fatalities... camera enforcement for tons of driving infractions like speeding, running reds, illegal turns, blocking intersections, etc.