Transportation (General)

Who can I talk to about a question or concern related to HCPSS transportation?

How do I know if I’m/my child is a walker or bus rider for 2023-2024?

What are school protocols to ensure student arrival and departure are happening in a safe and efficient manner?

Where is my/my child's bus stop?

How are bus stops established?

I live in a non-transportation area (walk zone) and am concerned about the ability for me/my child to safely walk to school.

Who makes up the Student Walking Route and Bus Stop Review Committee? How are members chosen to serve? How do you ensure that concerns are addressed without bias?

Can bus stop times be changed?

Can I/my child ride a different bus?

Why is my/my child's bus delayed and what should I do?

What if I/my child misses the bus?

Do buses have assigned seats?

Can parents/guardians or other family members board or ride the school bus?

Does HCPSS offer special transportation services for children with disabilities?

How can I become a bus driver?

Will there be more Howard County EMS and police patrolling walking routes during times when students are traveling to and from school?

How will walking areas be assessed for ongoing safety?

How will HCPSS ensure the safe arrival of students to and from school during severe, inclement weather, poor air quality days or when there is a threat of severe weather?

In the event of a threat or a lockdown while students are traveling to and from school, how will schools communicate with students, parents, etc.?

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