Special Needs Transportation Deserves Special Attention

IMS has become imperative for communicating, confirming, and reporting on the many different aspects of executing special education transportation. One of TransPar’s General Managers, Nicole Martin, shared with us how IMS has been an invaluable tool for her and her team.
TransPar Tech Series, Part IV: Going Paperless
Narrow in on potential savings to pinpoint where technology may aide in system goals.
TransPar Tech Series, Part III: Bytecurve Transportation Software Integration
The demands placed upon student transportation networks can rival expansive transit systems with their complexities and intricate inner workings.
TransPar Tech Series, Part II: RFID Card Readers & Contact Tracing
Using RFID to manage increased demands with limited resources proved advantageous for meeting the unique circumstances of this year.
TransPar Tech Series, Part I: Remote Time & Attendance System
If you want to understand how technology is helping school transportation operations, take a look at TimeClock Plus.
Transportation Policy, Procedures & Process Analysis

A thorough analysis can help identify the impact that each policy has on your district’s transportation services and costs.
COVID Cost Analysis: Transportation Budget Planning for the 2021-2022 School Year
How do districts remain focused on planning for the future when the current state of the world and education is so daunting and unclear?
The New Realities of the Student Transportation Services RFP

The lingering impact of school shutdowns during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years is forcing school districts and student transportation providers alike to acknowledge some new realities as RFP season is fully underway. Whether your district has already made the decision to release a student transportation RFP for the coming school year and beyond, or […]
Adjusting to a New Transportation Environment

This year has forced school districts into making difficult decisions and facing increasing budget deficits and rising costs related to fuel, insurance, and school buses themselves.
Asking Critical Questions Early: Building a COVID Response Plan

Every facet of daily operations in school districts has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the standard challenges associated with back-to-school planning have become even more complex.