Parents/guardians are responsible for their student’s safe travel to
and from a bus stop location. STWDSTS is responsible for the selection and location
of school bus stops. Bus stops will be ocated in accordance with established policies
and procedures and will factor in road, traffic and safety conditions for the student,
bus driver and other motorists. In general, buses typically stay on arterial and/or
secondary roads. Bus stop locations are periodically reviewed and may be subject
to change. Only STWDSTS approved bus stop locations will be utilized for student pick up and drop
off. Under normal conditions, (special education exempt), STWDSTS does not provide “door to
door” transportation.

• School buses are built to federally regulated safety standards and are equipped with flashing lights
  to assist students in crossing streets and roadways. Under the Highway Traffic Act, motorists in
  both directions must stop so that students can cross safely;


• Distance between bus stops must allow for adequate time for the bus driver to activate the lights to
  alert other motorists;


• Traffic volume may be assessed as required


• Posted speed limits;


• Number of travelled lanes that a student may have to cross to meet transportation;
• Sightlines to provide visibility for approaching motorists; and


• Intersections, both controlled and uncontrolled.

Other Factors

• Community bus stops that are accessible to multiple students are preferred and used whenever
  possible


• Where possible, public places such as: parks, parkettes, community mailboxes, trail / walkway
  entrances, shall be used as ideal locations for school bus stops


• Many communities served by STWDSTS do not have sidewalks. A lack of sidewalks may not
  result in eligibility for transportation or closer bus stop locations;


• Physical barriers such as unguarded railway crossings, bridges without sidewalks or railings,
  and unprotected waterways may be factored in when selecting a school bus stop location;


• Grade of road or curve of roadway should allow for clear visibility. Therefore, natural view
  obstructions may be considered.

Related Policies

• 005 – responsibilities of parents and guardians


• 009 – walking distances to the bus stop