You are submitting a request to review or assess a bus stop for safety.  

The Department of Transportation is responsible for routing buses in a manner that maximizes safety and efficiency. We routinely conduct evaluations of bus stops and routes, therefore bus stops and bus routes are subject to changes and adjustments as determined by the department. The safety of all school bus stops are evaluated with the understanding that the parent/guardian (or other adult) will provide age-appropriate supervision for their student(s) at the bus stop.

To augment both safety and efficiency, buses are routed so that they travel down main roads when servicing neighborhoods. Bus stops are located so that students can be picked up and dropped off at centralized locations, which are at corners or intersections whenever possible. Ride times for students are shorter if buses are kept on the main arterial and avoid traveling down side streets.

The Department of Transportation attempts to minimize student walk distances from bus stops while maximizing bus use. Some bus stop locations will require students to walk in residential areas along and across streets, with or without sidewalks. Elementary students’ distances to bus stops can extend up to .3 of a mile, under ideal conditions. Secondary students’ distances to bus stops can extend up to .5 of a mile, under ideal conditions. Certain conditions may necessitate students to walk greater distances. These distances are measured by public roads and do not include any private lane or walkway of the child's residence. In all cases, bus stop locations are dependent upon roadway conditions and accessibility.

We must balance the need to be both efficient and safe. It is not possible to provide bus stops that are within sight of all student's homes. We encourage parents to be present at bus stops to promote proper pedestrian and bus stop behavior.

Students in special programs are subject to different design criteria.