Transportation

Safety On the School Bus

Students who live more than a mile and a half from school, or must cross a roadway designated as hazardous, are provided school bus transportation.  Students who are on zone exceptions must provide their own transportation to and from school, unless approved in writing in advance by the transportation department.

School buses are the safest form of transportation in the United States.  According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, school buses are nearly 8 times safer than passenger vehicles.  But children must take care when boarding or leaving the bus.

Riding the school bus is a privilege - not a right! Click here to learn about the rules for riding the bus.

More Safety Tips for Parents

Want to learn more about school bus safety laws? How to keep your children safe while walking or bicycling? Or how best to drop off and pick up your child? Check our "Getting to school and returning home safely" section - it includes:

• Student Drop-off and Pick-up
• Walking & Biking
• Rules of the road for all drivers - School Bus Safety Law
• On the Playground
• Winter weather

 

Seat Belts on School Buses

Some parents ask why school buses are not equipped with seat belts when they are required in other vehicles. The District has monitor been monitoring the debate. Read more in "Information Regarding Seat belts on School Buses" (PDF).

 

Diesel Exhaust Sampling

In 2002, the Director of Transportation Services, Steve Kalmes requested sampling of diesel exhaust on school buses during morning and afternoon routes. EHS-Alaska, Inc. performed the sampling and provided this report of its results: "ASD School Bus Diesel Exhaust Sampling Report" (PDF)