School Drop Off Just Got Easier in Miami Beach
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2017
School Drop-Off Just Got Easier in Miami Beach
-- City Launches School Transportation Pilot Program To Alleviate Traffic --
Miami Beach, FL – Some Miami Beach parents may be gaining a whole lot of time this
upcoming school season as they forgo chauffeuring their children during morning rush
hour. In effort to ease traffic and enhance quality of life, the City Commission recently
approved a five-month pilot program that will provide morning school drop-off to North
Beach Elementary and Biscayne Elementary starting Monday.
The transportation initiative comes as a result of a citywide survey issued to parents of
public school children in Miami Beach to better identify family needs.
“We’ve received an overwhelming amount of interest from parents, and have confirmed
50 students to date,” shared Director of Transportation Jose Gonzalez. “The trial
program will not only help manage traffic throughout the urban-island, but emphasize
safety and incorporate wellness in our children’s daily routine.”
Equipped with seat belts, bus transportation will be provided to students living within a
two-mile distance of the designated schools. All students will be dropped off at their
homeschool and escorted to the cafeteria by school administration where a free
breakfast will be available if desired.
The city has conducted test runs to ensure desired performance along established time
time-sensitive routes. Additional demand may be accommodated using the established
stops; however, no route modifications will be made in order to minimize adverse impact
on the finalized schedule.
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