The VIAtrans one-way fare is $2.00 for adults and $.90 for children 5-13 years old. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools website (, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2022-2023 Grading Plan Parent Resource, Family & Parent Engagement Activities/Actividades de participacin de padres y familias, Login Support for Students (Spanish)/Soporte de inicio de sesin en espaol para estudiantes, Marie G. Davis Spirit Wear/Ropa de espritu Marie G. Davis, Eligible students need to request transportation via the. Families will need their student ID to access the form. How can parents inform transportation about an unsafe stop? The last day to submit this request and receive transportation for the 1st day ofschool is August 4th. When typing in your last name the formonly allows 14 characters. Can transit service become even more efficient and productive? Persons who qualify are substantially limited in the performance of at least one major life activity. * Four urban districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are allowed by state law to operate within the service area of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, the Dallas metropolitan transit authority. Also available in Spanish and Braille/Text-to-Voice ready. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools website (www.cms.k12.nc.us) . For example, if your child's lastnameis GETON-THEBUSTODAY, you will enter GETON-THEBUSTO in the last name field. Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is an important benefit for people who need assistance getting to and from medical appointments. If you have any questions, please call (980) 343-6715. (Code of Regulations, Title S, Section 14103) Examples are: Using profanity orobscene gestures Fighting on the bus or at the bus stop At its best, public transit can be a useful, convenient alternative to the overwhelming number of single-occupancy vehicles crowding Texas roads. J( q word/document.xml\nLJ]K|1G!F>2vRRJlCw;NrzU?0]>Cp4W7}.f3X*XcgF?9"pB@8A.(65
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9m.3Y PK ! However, all emails must be received by the classroom teacher by 10:00 am on the day of the change. Select 'Buses Grouped by County' and then select 'Mecklenburg County' to view the buses we have available. Signing up is EASY! While the transit systems overall ridership declined, VIAs operating expenses have climbed each year since 2013, and revenue generated from fares has steadily decreased. Additional resources can be found there as well. Eligible studentsthat request transportation service at a later date should reference the Key DatesBus Schedule (link above)for the start of service. ASEPCMS District CalendarsCommon Sense MediaMagnet ProgramsMenusONE AccessPayPamsPowerSchool Parent PortalReport Bullying. Email us at transportation@cms.k12.nc.us or give us a call at 980-343-6715. Meet Our Business Members & Supporting Foundations, SAWS, Council Members Pump Brakes on Aquifer Protection Takeover, called for a shift of a one-eighth-cent sales tax, Nirenberg Calls for Shifting Sales Tax to VIA Transit, Away From Aquifer Protection, VIA Touts Transit Goals, Sets Public Hearing on 2020 Budget, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. The form is not mobile-friendly. . In order to guarantee that your student has an assigned bus, at the end of every school year, parents must complete the ridership form. If you have any further questions and concerns, please feel free to contactthe Synovia "Here ComesThe Bus" app hotline at 1-844-854-9316 and or contact the CMSTransportation Department at 980-343-6715. As San Antonios investment in its bus system has increased, ridership numbers fell steadily between 2013 and 2018, a trend that could prove detrimental to local leaders efforts to convince San Antonians to approve greater funding for bus transit. $0:rrbrO` Several factors will determine its future. Please do not stop between the numbered spots. The three major federal stimulus bills passed since the COVID crisis began have provided about $69 billion nationally in additional support for transit. Texas transit programs are funded by a mix of federal, state and local sources (Exhibit 3). A ridership form must be completed for each student in order for Transportation to assign a stop. As you saw, [overall] ridership had been dropping three percent [between 2017 and 2018], Arndt said. When filling out the form you will need to use a laptop or desktop as the form isn't compatible with smartphones. Q: What if I need to change my transportation for a period of time, such as to a car rider? This is not the time to pull back, he said. Students should stay in the car-rider line in the hallway as staff members guide them to the gymnasium and into their specific grade level's line. Census data indicate that, in terms of population share, Blacks and Hispanics are overrepresented among public transit riders, as are those with relatively low incomes. ), http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/Pages/default.aspx. If you use the data and let that tell the story, were showing the kind of numbers that would tell the San Antonio consumer and taxpayer that this is the time to invest and double down because were seeing success and its not a hypothesis anymore. Individuals may apply to determine eligibility for VIAtrans. does not carry over from oneyear to the next. This, along with rising population in urban areas, increases traffic congestion, which can hurt the reliability of public transit in those areas. Nonprofit journalism for an informed community. %=| word/_rels/document.xml.rels ( MO0H*wvZB5k$UD~O/d}VKEr]4E*Ddl-ghKn:,fF8y
RXwIBSN>Inl#g*2fVupJn]M:JP8RK+L1O]FAiHRk3@j0jBsAN)4OgW&!jxB5 You can help by labeling all of your child's school belongings with the child's name and school. The 2020 Census is expected to underline this trend. requested transportation via the 'Student Ridership Form' by 6:00 PM on . Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). More by Jackie Wang. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School, Highland Mill Montessori Elementary School, South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L. DART employs buses, commuter rail, light rail (powered by overhead electrical lines) and high-occupancy vehicle lanes to move people around the Metroplex. For all requests received after August 4, transportation and bus stop availability will be delayed. ), Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Student Ridership Form. In addition, 58 Texas public entities offer limited service specifically for seniors and those with disabilities. In November, Nirenberg called for a shift of a one-eighth-cent sales tax currently allocated for Edwards Aquifer protection to expand funding for VIA. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Researchers stress the need to look beyond the status quo to new ideas and modes of mobility. Furthermore, the need for affordable housing has sent many potential customers farther away from city centers, to more widely dispersed areas with fewer public transit options. CMS Transportation . Refer to the VIAtrans Customer Guide (or the customer service guide in Spanish) for information about fares for Personal Care Attendants and Companions.VIAtrans customers can pay fares using the VIA goMobile app, cash, or with a VIAtrans ticket. Prior to passage of the ADA in 1990, many transit systems offered limited or no paratransit service for persons with disabilities. daycare centers, etc.) This is for the safety of students, staff, and other cars. Please note that transportation to alternate stops (e.g. However, the transit agency reported that routes on which VIA increased bus frequency some from 60-minute wait times to 30-minute wait times saw a 16.7 percent increase in ridership since some routes were upgraded over the past two years. As Texas explosive population growth continues to put pressure on our roads and transportation networks, advocates hope to keep public transit a viable mobility option. Please reload the page and try again. Contact the transportation area office that serves your child's school. All Texas transit agencies are eligible for federal funds, including grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration. If you are the car in spot #1, it is essential that you pull all the way into the spot, all the way up to the crosswalk, so that the other cars can reach their spots behind you. ) Official websites use .govA Email us attransportation@cms.k12.nc.usor give us a call at 980-343-6715. CMS families with children that ride a school bus are now able to use a free bus tracking system! 5. th. Q: Can my child ride another bus home with a friend? Arndt told City Council members last March that the Citys $10 million contributions in 2018 and 2019 helped VIA decrease wait times in six corridors between January 2018 and January 2019. You will need to fill out a separate form for each student (s) for each request. When you reach the loading area of the carpool lane, please stay alert and refrain from using cellphones or other distractions. Violations of this ridership agreement and continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the diver shall besufficient reason for a student to bedenied transportation. Sources: Texas A&M Transportation Institute and Texas Department of Transportation. Q: What if I need my child to ride to a daycare center that is being served via a CMS bus? The vast majority of that growth took place in metropolitan areas; rural regions often saw population declines. A: A written note must be sent into the child's teacher explaining the change in transportation. If you feel that your student has been assigned a stop that is not safe, please complete the form. Texas largest urban transit district by ridership is Bryan-College Station, operated by the Brazos Transit District, with 6.7 million passenger trips and $10.8 million in operating expenses in fiscal 2019. Similar trends were seen across the country. Please fill out the student ridership form below if you are requesting a bus for your student(s). COVID hit Texas public transit particularly hard. For all types of transit agencies, recent data show a decline in ridership and a persistent rise in operating expenses. does not carry over from oneyear to the next. Click on the Departments Link in the left hand corner at the top. This is due to overcrowding and liability concerns. As a parent, you can also help prepare your child for a safe departure by building a better understanding of how the process works. According to a 2017 ridership survey cited in TxDOTs Texas Transportation Plan 2050 (PDF), Texans use public transit mostly for work, health care and shopping or other errands. On your desktop computer, you can sign up at https://herecomesthebus.com/getting-started/. You will need to fill out a separate form for each student (s) for each request. Heres how you know. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools website (, Kindergarten and Beginner's Day Information, (PARENTS TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DO THIS ON THEIR OWN-DAYCARES CANNOT COMPLETE THIS. Notably, the data in Exhibit 1 dont include the huge disruptions in ridership and service caused by the pandemic. Good Morning! VIAs existing half-cent sales tax revenue makes up more than 70 percent of its operating funds. For most urban districts, this funding is based on a 50-50 combination of population and four performance indicators that measure local investment, operating efficiency, service effectiveness and per capita use. By federal definition, an urban transit district operates a transit system serving a small urbanized area of 50,000 to 199,999 people. For your smartphone or tablet, download the Here Comes the Bus app from the App Store or Google Play. You may request copies of the official sign for any number of vehicles and we will provide copies. C. trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to be. These stops must be requested each year and the alternate stoplocation needs to be within the attendance boundary. D The goMobile app is available free for Android and Apple iOS smartphones. The last namecomes over to transportationhowever it is entered in PowerSchool. Families can download the app and have access to real-time location of their child's bus on a map as well as scheduled and actual arrival timesat their assigned stop and school. za}9b PK ! Subscribe to our free daily newsletter for the latest headlines first thing every morning. VIA received $10 million contributions in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 and $4.3 million in fiscal year 2018 from the City. In order to use the carpool lane, you must have a current, school-issued, pink sign. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School, Highland Mill Montessori Elementary School, South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L. You will be notified by the school once the form is processed. But in the last year, many organizations found they could continue to function very well with expanded telecommuting, a trend that will almost certainly affect the future of needs-based public transit and its funding. In 2018, wait times fell along the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, New Braunfels Avenue, San Pedro Avenue/West Commerce Street, and East Houston Street corridors to 12 minutes. In addition to fixed-route bus service, rural transit often includes demand-response transit, or dial-a-ride, as well. 2022-2023 CMS Bus Transportation Request Link: http://ei.synovia.com/public/cms/forms/LoginForm.aspx?nyr=1. 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This story has been updated to show the bus routes that benefited from additional City funding for higher frequency service. If you have a transportation concern regarding late buses, individual bus drivers, or items left on the bus, please contact the Hopewell Division at 980-343-5955. This form is not intended for address changes. requested transportation via the 'Student Ridership Form' by 6:00 PM on August 4th.) Please pull down as far as possible before stopping. Traffic delays, weather conditions, accidents or driver's illness are just a few reasons. We willNOT except changes over the phone. Given the number of people they serve, MTA budgets are much larger than those of the smaller transit agencies. That said, average operating costs per trip in rural districts are the highest by far, due simply to the nature of their service areas, with sparse populations distributed across large geographic areas. Be aware of what the car in front of you is doing. Complete page 1-5 of the application as completely and accurately as possible. This will be signed off by an administrator. Please complete this form if your student(s) needs a bus to an alternate location other than home (I.E Daycare or afterschool program). For example, it is possible that your child may ride the bus home on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but then be a car rider on Tuesday and Thursday. Q: What if I need to have my stop changed for some reason? A: If you have registered your child at a daycare service that CMS provides transportation to, you will need to go online at the CMS website and request that stop in the section titled Alternate Stop. hbbd```b``V +@$S D2s"k`9\ _`3AY0bq0yDrH`2D[ Q. The changes help streamline the submission process in certain limited scenarios. 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