Improvements to School Choice Transportation System in Houston
The Houston Independent School District has recently announced adjustments to their school choice transportation system in an effort to enhance efficiency and reduce travel times for students.
Key Principles Guiding the Changes
The district outlined several key principles that guided these changes:
- HISD’s commitment to providing transportation services to families participating in the school choice program.
- The need to reduce bus times for school choice students.
- The importance of using transportation resources more efficiently.
Changes for the 2024-2025 School Year
For the upcoming school year, the following changes have been implemented:
- Reduction of bus routes from 508 to an estimated 423, improving efficiency.
- Decrease in the average student’s one-way travel time from one hour and forty-five minutes to one hour and fifteen minutes.
- Projected total transportation cost savings of $10 million through route simplification and improved bus management.
These changes aim to make transportation more effective and cost-efficient for HISD students and families.
Enhanced Services for HISD Transportation Users
Families utilizing HISD transportation services can expect the following improvements:
- Continued transportation services for students attending zoned schools and those with special educational needs.
- Adjusted school choice routes with student bus stops now within a three-mile radius of their home addresses.
- Most school-choice students will be assigned to stops at their zoned schools, enhancing safety and efficiency.
- Delivery of bus routes to families by the end of July and access to a transport helpline for immediate assistance.
These enhancements demonstrate HISD’s commitment to providing safe, efficient, and accessible transportation options for all students.
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