City government will begin issuing fines on T-63 starting May 2nd.
Traffic enforcement on the road will be reinforced, and the third lane, exclusively for buses, will only be open to cars parking in garages or making a right turn at the first street; violators will pay R$ 127,69, have their vehicle towed, and receive five points on their driver's license.
The Editorial Team The Municipal Department of Traffic, Transportation and Mobility (SMT) will begin issuing fines, starting May 2nd, to vehicles that stop or park along the dedicated bus lane on Avenida T-63 in Goiânia.
Traffic enforcement in the area will be reinforced, and the third lane, which is exclusively for buses, will only be accessible to cars parking in garages or turning onto the first street on the right.
According to the Brazilian Traffic Code, the fine for stopping or parking illegally on a public road is R$ 127,69. In addition, the vehicle will be towed and five points will be added to the driver's license.
According to the Goiânia City Hall, the changes made to Avenida T-63 are part of a mobility plan. The proposal aims to organize Goiânia's traffic in view of the city's growth and, consequently, the population growth.
Transporte coletivo
The city government also guarantees that new shelters will be installed at the 24 existing bus stops on the avenue. The T-63 corridor is 6 km long. Approximately 80 public transport users utilize the route daily. In total, 86 bus lines operate there, making around 562 trips. (Monica Parreira)