TCAPS Transportation

TCAPS Transportation

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.


DID YOU KNOW... school bus lights are just like traffic lights? A friendly reminder to all drivers to be alert for school buses that are stopped or slowing down to pick up or drop off children. Please help keep our children safe by following the rules of the road. Yellow Lights Flashing - Prepare to Stop Red Lights Flashing - STOP

	DO YOU KNOW... there are areas to stay clear of when getting on and off the bus? Because school buses are so large, there are blind spots around the bus where it can be hard to see small children as they are preparing to board or after exiting a bus. Parents can help bus drivers keep children safe by discussing the danger zones shown in the photo on the left.
Front Danger Zone: It is never safe to walk close to the front of the bus. Children should walk five giant steps ahead of the bus before crossing in front of it. Side Danger Zone: Children should always stay three giant steps away from the side of the bus. Rear Danger Zone: Never walk behind the school bus.	Rear Danger Zone: Walk (don't run) three giant steps away from the bus when exiting the bus. When the bus approaches, step back from the curb at least three giant steps. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SAFETY TIPS
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.
TCAPS’ Transportation Technician Awarded America’s Best School Bus Inspector Congratulations to TCAPS transportation technician, Shaun Dennis, who was recently honored with the 2010 America’s Best School Bus Inspector Award at the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Conference held in Jasper, Indiana. During the NAPT Conference Shaun was involved in training and competition. The competition consisted of a written and practical test. The practical test involves 3 buses and requires each mechanic to identify as many defects as possible in a given time. Some of the targeted problems involved engine and chassis imperfections, as well as body and interior defects. “We are very proud of Shaun and his accomplishment. We have watched him grow in his profession during his three years of service with TCAPS’ Transportation Department,” commented TCAPS’ Assistant Transportation Director Tim Murray. The National Association for Pupil Transportation was founded in 1977 as a nonprofit corporation of over 450,000 people who transport more than 24 million children every school day. NAPT is the school transportation industry’s largest and most diverse membership organization.