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MCPS: regional transportation will run to central stops; Expect 30–60 seats per program
Summary
MCPS officials said transportation for regional programs will be provided within each region to central stops (public schools, libraries, county facilities) and that typical program seat counts range from about 30 to 60 students, depending on the program.
District staff told families that transportation to regional programs will be provided within a student's region, but that service will be to central stops rather than door‑to‑door bus routes.
"Yes. Within your region. At central stops. Central stops means public schools, libraries, county facilities," Peter Ostrander said while describing how transportation will work. He added that the stops may not be as close as those for home high‑school transportation but will provide district transit options for program attendees.
Ostrander also told families that program sizes vary by offering but that a typical program seats between 30 and 60 students, depending on applicant numbers and program design: "Typically, 30 to 60 seats per program." Families should expect specific seat counts to be listed on program pages when the application opens.
Staff recommended that families check program pages and attend regional open houses in the fall to learn exact transportation stop locations and any eligibility‑specific seat counts.
