Assemblyman William Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) is hopeful that the changeover to articulated buses on the B1 line will help solve some of the many problems experienced on this line.

Colton praised the MTA for attempting to respond to many of the concerns raised by constituents in regard to this line. "In the past, we have seen many complaints about overcrowding long delays and bunching on the B1 route. The MTA has heard these complaints and is now trying to resolve these concerns through the use of the longer articulated buses. The MTA has partially brought in articulated buses to the B1 route in Brooklyn to alleviate overcrowding with students traveling to and from Kingsborough Community College. I recognize the real test of the success of this will come when Kingsborough College is fully open," Colton said.

"The early results are promising and I want to thank the MTA for listening to the concerns of real people and trying to find the solution at a time when too many local governments and their officials have refused to open their eyes and offer real help to the problems," Colton added.