MTA has routinely slashed service on dozens of bus routes to close a budget gap over the years, but some routes are being resurrected today.

In addition to bringing back some routes -- like the B37 -- service is being extended or changed for others. See the list below, and read more about it at the MTA's website.
http://www.mta.info/

B8, B37, B70
As part of the 2013 Service Investments, both new and improved service will be implemented along three routes serving customers in Brooklyn.

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