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# Bus lanes
## Introduction
**Bus Lane Feature Type definition**: A linear feature that describes a bus lane and its relationship to the road network.
A bus lane is defined as a section of road that is segregated by a physical feature or painted section of road that indicates primary usage for buses; this can include Guided Busways and Bus Gates.
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Please note, the [Bus Lane Feature Type](/osngd/data-structure/transport/transport-network/bus-lane.md) represents designated bus lane infrastructure and not bus routes.
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Example map showing Bus Lane and Road Link features. Background map included for context.
## Use cases and applications
Bus lane data support a variety of use cases and applications:
* Planning and managing the impact of street works
* Asset management of bus lane infrastructure
* Supporting transport planning and improving bus services to help citizens access public services
* Supporting understanding of where bus lanes can extend the provision of cycling routes for active travel
## Data provision
Bus lane data are provided in two ways:
* The [Bus Lane Feature Type](/osngd/data-structure/transport/transport-network/bus-lane.md) in the OS Transport Network Collection
* Attribution on the [Road Link Feature Type](/osngd/data-structure/transport/transport-network/road-link.md) in the OS Transport Network Collection
## What you'll find in this sub-section
The following sub-pages give more detailed information about the above representations and how they can be used to allow you to decide which one best suits your use case:
* [Bus Lane Feature Type](/osngd/using-os-ngd-data/os-ngd-transport/bus-lanes/bus-lane-feature-type.md)
* [Road Link attribution](/osngd/using-os-ngd-data/os-ngd-transport/bus-lanes/road-link-attribution.md)
* [How bus lane data are created](/osngd/using-os-ngd-data/os-ngd-transport/bus-lanes/how-bus-lane-data-are-created.md)
* [Known limitations](/osngd/using-os-ngd-data/os-ngd-transport/bus-lanes/known-limitations.md)
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