TCAPS Transportation

TCAPS' New Transportation Request Procedure
TCAPS is requesting that parents and/or students complete and return a Transportation Request Form for the 2010-2011 school year. The Request Form may be found in the top left hand corner of this Web page. This information will allow TCAPS to provide the most effective and efficient transportation service possible.

Bus service is provided to approximately 70% of TCAPS students and local private and parochial school students. Routes include more than 3,200 bus stops in a 300 square mile area and drivers travel more than 10,000 miles per day.

Safety is of concern to all our bus drivers and transportation staff. Michigan weather can cause school delays and closings, especially in winter. On days when weather may make travelling difficult, a decision on whether to cancel or delay school is made by 5:15 a.m. and is broadcast on all local television and radio stations, and a special "hot line" at 231-933-1955.

Please use the links (listed to the left) to learn more about our services.  

School Bus Hotline

Traverse City Area Public Schools offer a "Bus Hotline" for up-to-the-minute" schedule changes, delays or cancellations.  The service is updated daily by 5:15 AM.  Call 231-933-1955.