M23 as one of the slowest in the city, winning its "Pokey Award" for going at an average speed of . In 2016 it was converted to a Select Bus Service route, with bus rapid transit components such as exclusive bus lanes and all-door bus boarding, to speed up service. 23rd Street at Madison Avenue is a large hub for express buses. The and some buses terminate here. In addition, the buses run through here. See also List of numbered streets in Manhattan References Notes Citations Bibliography External links New York Songlines: 23rd Street – a virtual walking tour Articles containing video clips 023