I wasn't truly on board with a full busway only because of how many cars go through it. That being said, I wouldn't say it was community opposition that got it axed. From what the article claims, it only saw opposition from businesses but they had big time people (Like those from Fordham U and even the former chief of staff for Bloomberg) on their side which heavily favored the businesses to get the busway axed. Many residents and bus riders were in favor of the busway, but it seems those that don't live in the area really had an influence in axing the project.