How Bus Stops Are Decided
Bus stops are assigned to students based on the proximity of a student’s residence to a safe location that allows for walking and congregating while maintaining overall route efficiency. It is not possible to route buses and locate stops according to the sight lines from individual student residences. The district guarantees door-to-door transportation for kindergarten students only.
Based on our district Transportation Policy, students are expected to travel up to a certain distance to their bus stop, depending on grade level:
- Elementary – Up to 1/10th of a mile
- Middle school – Up to 2/10th of a mile
- High school – Up to 3/10th of a mile
Parents/guardians are responsible for the safety of their students to and from the bus stop. Buses will only stop for pick-up or drop-off at assigned stops.
Bus Stop Change Requests
Families are provided with their child’s bus stop in late August. Consistent with the district Transportation Policy, parents/guardians may request a change to their child’s bus stop using this online form:
Niskayuna Bus Stop Change Request form
The Bus Stop Review Committee (District Administration, Transportation Department, and community/parents) will review requests as soon as possible and communicate decisions in writing. Appeals can be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools.