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District updates board on transportation study exploring walk zones, bell times and fleet options
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Summary
TAS (Transportation Advisory Services) is conducting a mid-process study for West Irondequoit that examines routing efficiency, bell-time alignment, walk-zone distances and whether a limited district fleet could complement contractor services; final recommendations are expected in late spring for possible 2027–28 implementation.
Dr. Johnson introduced a midstream update from Transportation Advisory Services (TAS). TAS has completed routing data and policy reviews and is conducting interviews with key staff to analyze route loading, drive times, stop spacing and student walk-zone distances. The study will benchmark peer districts, assess bell-time alignment impacts (two-tier K–6 system) and estimate fleet and staffing requirements.
“They're looking at perspectives of how long it takes us to load students, how long it takes us to drive routes, and then just how well overall are we utilizing our existing fleet,” Dr. Johnson summarized. The consultants will also model costs and feasibility for a small district-owned fleet to complement service from contractors such as First Student.
Board members asked whether family input would be collected; staff said the study did not include a formal family survey as part of the vendor’s standard scope but the district can administer a survey and TAS can incorporate that data. Members also confirmed that any operational changes would likely apply to the 2027–28 school year if the board decides to adopt recommendations.
What’s next: TAS will complete data analysis and bring final recommendations to the board later this spring.
