PGCPS to pilot ‘hub stops’ with Parks & Rec, seeks new bus-tracking app as parent complaints continue

Kiva Baldwin, Director of Transportation at Central Garage, told the committee the district is implementing operational changes to reduce long student commute times and improve bus-driver utilization, beginning with a pilot to establish hub stops in partnership with Prince George's County Parks and Recreation and a search for a more reliable parent bus-tracking app.

Chief Operations Officer Dr. Coleman introduced the transportation update by noting the district completed a third-party transportation audit and began implementing five priority recommendations this school year. Baldwin said many students in specialty programs have long ride times; some students board as early as 7 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. start. He said drivers for those runs are underutilized because long routes produce fewer trips per driver.

To address long rides and improve utilization, Baldwin proposed…