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Transportation director reports 400 daily trips, growing fleet and new safety equipment
Summary
Transportation staff reported fleet and staffing numbers, in‑district drivers covering athletics and activities, use of cameras and GPS on buses, and plans to submit a waiver to continue vehicle purchases; the department said it currently runs about 400 trips daily.
Transportation leadership told the board the department currently runs more than 400 trips daily across routes that include regular daily runs, special education, private schools, BOCES placements and after‑school activities. "We currently run over 400 trips daily," the transportation representative said, describing morning and late‑run schedules.
Officials listed staffing and fleet counts: 17 in‑district drivers, contracts with first‑unit providers for some routes, about 35 vans and a mix of in‑district and contracted large buses; they plan to add vehicles for the coming year and will submit a two‑year waiver to continue purchasing similar buses. Vehicles are equipped with inside/outside cameras, GPS, and stop‑arm cameras. The board asked about longest shifts and driver fatigue management; transportation staff said the longest allowable shift discussed was 10 hours and that overnight and long‑distance trips include rest accommodations.
