The Annual price for a Regular TRAFFIX Bus Pass for 2024-2025 is: High School Bus Passes: $632 Middle and Elementary Bus Passes: $565 TRAFFIX bus service is primarily funded through a Contra Costa County 1/2 cent sales tax. Funding is dependent on sales tax revenues. Operating costs are rising for goods and services, including …
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How safe are the drivers?
Our operator, First Student, is a nationwide leader in school bus transportation with an unparalleled safety record. All First Student drivers undergo a rigorous training, certification and supervision process that has kept First Student a national leader in student safety. These drivers are focused professionals – your child’s safety is their number one concern.
How safe are the buses?
School buses are some of the safest vehicles on the road today. Our buses are fully equipped with lap-shoulder seat belts, steel reinforced frames, GPS and video monitoring to ensure your child’s safety. All TRAFFIX Buses are equipped with cameras for video monitoring. According to National Safety Council Statistics, School buses are 172 times safer …
Is the school district operating the buses?
No. Although TRAFFIX works closely with SRVUSD providing a collaborative effort of safety for the students.
With a District this large, why are only eleven schools getting service?
The money available through Measure J is only enough to operate the 24 buses TRAFFIX has in its fleet. Even with that many buses, it is necessary to serve all the middle schools first, then use the same buses to go to the elementary schools. These service “tiers” allow us to serve more students and …
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How were the schools chosen for the TRAFFIX program?
A traffic-engineering firm conducted a comprehensive study of major intersections throughout the San Ramon Valley. The intersections were ranked by their congestion during peak morning and afternoon traffic periods related to nearby schools. Parents at all SRVUSD schools were surveyed to measure their willingness to participate in a busing program. The schools were then ranked …
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Will TRAFFIX serve special needs students?
Yes, however the San Ramon Valley Unified School District provides when transportation services are called for in an Individual Education Plan (IEP), these services.