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Saved by the Bell: Surprising Positive Effects of Start-Time Changes

While some school districts are forced to adjust bell times to account for driver shortages, they’re also seeing benefits in another area: student learning.

SBF Legislative Roundup - June 3, 2022

In this collection of recent news about laws and regulations related to student transportation: - Colorado Electric Bus Funding Signed into Law - New Jersey Legislature Passes Electric School Bus Bill - Miranda’s Law Commemorates Victim of New Jersey Bus Crash - California Legislation May Prove Challenging for School Transportation

School Reopening Checklist: Pinpointing the Right Questions

Asking and seeking answers to the right questions can help nail down some steps to take to plan even as the pandemic and its impact on school start remains uncertain in so many parts of the U.S.

Maryland School District Taps Transfinder for Routing Solution

Prince George’s County Public Schools is using Routefinder to bolster its route creation process and improve on-time performance.

Texas School District Taps Transfinder for Bus Routing

The routing software developer will help Houston ISD deal with a driver shortage with hub locations for drop-offs and pickups, ensuring students only ride on their assigned routes, and creating a two-tiered service pattern.

Colorado Fleet Leader David Anderson to Retire

Anderson, a 37-year veteran in pupil transportation, has been recognized for his expertise in school bus fleet maintenance and efficiency practices.

PHOTOS: Safety Topics, New Buses on Tap at Oregon Conference

Sessions at the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association event cover such compelling issues as missed bus stops, stop-arm running, and crashes with stationary objects. New school buses and a scenic river also catch attendees' attention.

Short on Funding, District Restructures Transportation Service

With a failed ballot measure and a projected cut in state funding, Greeley-Evans School District 6 will increase student walking distances and eliminate 14 school bus routes.

Highly structured delivery schedule keeps sizable school bus fleet running

The transportation department at Richmond, Virginia-based Henrico County Public Schools serves 75 schools and about 29,000 students. It devised an efficient hub system to accommodate a four-tier bell schedule to transport students to their schools on time.

How to Optimize the Use of Transportation Tiers

With proper planning and design, tiered school bus service can yield significant efficiencies and cost savings. It can also create longer shifts for drivers.

Saved by the Bell: Surprising Positive Effects of Start-Time Changes

SBF Legislative Roundup - June 3, 2022

School Reopening Checklist: Pinpointing the Right Questions

Maryland School District Taps Transfinder for Routing Solution

Texas School District Taps Transfinder for Bus Routing

Colorado Fleet Leader David Anderson to Retire

PHOTOS: Safety Topics, New Buses on Tap at Oregon Conference

Short on Funding, District Restructures Transportation Service

Highly structured delivery schedule keeps sizable school bus fleet running

How to Optimize the Use of Transportation Tiers

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