Fall Student Transportation Planning With BusPlanner

In this webinar, student transportation experts, Scott Denton and Binford Sloan, shared insights to help you navigate shifting ridership patterns, evolving traffic flows, and unpredictable weather to ensure a smooth and efficient start to the school year.

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In the past, routing was based on assumptions — who was supposed to ride the bus. But now, with student scanning and real-time data integrated into our systems, we're making informed decisions.

Binford Sloan

BusPlanner | Solutions Consultant

In the past, routing was based on assumptions — who was supposed to ride the bus. But now, with student scanning and real-time data integrated into our systems, we're making informed decisions.

Binford Sloan BusPlanner | Solutions Consultant

Strategies to Revamp
Student Transportation Operations This Fall

Planning for student transportation at the start of the school year can be one of the most complex responsibilities for school districts. Scott and Binford shared effective strategies to help you with prepare for a successful fall semester.

Stakeholder Communication

Consistent, timely communication is the most critical aspect of transportation preparation.

Plan Ahead of the Semester

Decide on routing types, bell times, and student data deadlines well before the semester begins.

Set a Realistic Timeline

Establish a timeline for stakeholders to be aware of expectations related to student transportation planning & processing.

Leverage Existing Data

Review available data to identify last year’s challenges & adjust plans, staffing, & processes accordingly.

BusPlanner is a complete transportation management system. Your fleet operations, like scheduling buses for maintenance over the summer, are fully integrated. Unlike standalone fleet applications, this system connects everything in one place.