Bus routes are set up to fully utilize all buses, provide safe and efficient service,
and maintain a reasonable ride time for students. Per The Annotated Code of Maryland,
the following criteria are used in establishing bus routes and stops.
- When creating and maintaining our bus routes, the prime consideration is the safety
of the riders.
- Stops should be approximately 1/4 mile apart for general education buses and located,
if possible, to maximize the visibility of the stopped school vehicle for approaching
traffic.
- School vehicles shall be routed so that all students are seated and loads do not
exceed the manufacturer’s rated capacity. If an emergency situation creates and
overload, this condition shall be corrected within a reasonable time.
Harford County Public Schools have implemented additional rules to enhance the safety
of our pupil transportation program. For example, students are only permitted to
cross in front of the school bus, and door-side service is provided on high speed,
high volume state roads that have been identified as such by Transportation.
If you feel that an additional bus stop and/or route extension is warranted, use
the following link to access the School Bus Stop Request Form.
School Bus Safety
Having children know their bus number, their stop location and when to meet their
bus is essential. More importantly, however, is for them to know how to ride their
bus safely.
These presentations have been created for you to review school bus safety, with
your child, before he/she begins riding the bus. Although this will be covered in
school at the beginning of the year, instilling safe school bus practices should
begin at home. (
Press the Slide Show Button in the lower right hand corner to view
the presentation as a slide show. Push ESC to end the Slide Show.)
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