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Minn. district targets efficiency, saves $500K per year

September 20, 2012

Three years ago, the Anoka-Hennepin School District increased walking distances from homes to bus stops for all grade levels, which has enabled the district to reduce the number of buses it uses by 10 and to achieve a $500,000 annual savings. Transportation Director Keith Paulson discusses these and other efforts to increase efficiency.

Pittsburgh’s new school bus contract to save $1.8M

September 5, 2012

The school district collaborated with its 19 transportation providers to come up with the new agreement, which freezes a rate increase, among other changes. Director of Pupil Transportation Ted Vasser tells SBF about how the deal was worked out.

1 mile added to walking distances at Colo. district

August 9, 2012

Officials at Mesa County Valley School District say the change is “the result of further budget reductions the district is facing.” School bus service will be provided for elementary students who live more than two miles from school and for middle and high school students who live more than three miles from school.

Cincinnati increases walking distances to save $1.8M

July 13, 2010

Transportation will now be provided only for elementary students living one mile or more from school and for high school students living 1.25 miles or more from school. Students who ride public transit to school face a $0.50 increase on fares.

School district to increase bus service

May 27, 2010

At a time of widespread transportation cuts, ISD 196 in Minnesota came up with a plan to offer school bus service for a fee to students who aren’t currently eligible. The school board approved the proposal on Monday, and it will go into effect next year.

Report recommends reducing walking distance in Nova Scotia

February 19, 2008

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — A provincial review of school busing has recommended reducing the maximum distance students must walk before being eligible to...

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