a more uniform service frequency and service pattern. In June 2002 as part of an outside study, the First/Second Avenues corridor was identified for the implementation of bus rapid transit (BRT) service, due to heavy ridership and slow travel speeds on the corridor. In late 2004, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Transportation selected the route as one of the candidates for bus rapid transit service, along with Fordham Road (since implemented), Nostrand Avenue, Merrick Boulevard, and Hylan Boulevard. This evolved into Phase I of the Select Bus Service (SBS) program in 2006. On October 10, 2010, service began on the M15 Select Bus Service, replacing limited stop service. By then, the MTA had discontinued service to City Hall due to budget cuts. Both the M15 local and M15 SBS were previously assigned to the 126th Street Depot until January 4, 2015. Select Bus Service stops References External links M15 First/Second Avenues SBS − mta.info First Avenue And Second Avenue Select Bus Service − NYCDOT 02 1853 introductions M015 015 M015