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PGCPS says switch to one routing system cut about 2,000 bus stops; council raises accessibility concerns
Summary
Caleb Callender and PGCPS staff told the committee that moving from two routing systems to one improved efficiency and reduced roughly 2,000 bus stops, which contributed to a reduction in transportation spending. Council members asked about non‑transportation zones, summer routing and potential sidewalk/safe‑passage investments.
Caleb Callender told the committee that a recent move from two routing systems to a single routing platform increased routing efficiency and reduced approximately 2,000 bus stops, a change staff said is reflected in reduced transportation funding in the FY2027 proposal.
"This is due to PGCPS switching from 2 routing systems to 1 routing system ... which has improved proficiency, reduced over time, and reduced about 2,000 bus stops as well," Callender said. Committee members pressed for more detail on summer busing, the non‑transportation zone (elementary up to 1 mile, secondary up to 2 miles) and whether additional investments (sidewalks, crosswalks, safe passage coordinators) could improve access for students who now live inside non‑transportation zones.
PGCPS staff said changes to boundaries and adding students from inside the non‑transportation zone would increase demand for buses and staff; operations staff offered to follow up with routing and safe‑passage coordination. No formal route changes were approved at the meeting.
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