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Public UpdatesTransportationDetected Jun 14, 2026

The document outlines detailed Fall 2026 school bus route changes across at least 19 routes (“stalls”), specifying new turnarounds, added town stops, and expanded coverage in areas like Franklin, Maple Creek, Cub River, and various subdivisions. This indicates the district is actively managing ridership growth, new housing, and safety/efficiency concerns for its student transportation network. While the document only provides finalized route descriptions and does not mention an open RFP, the scale of route restructuring suggests ongoing needs in routing software, GPS/telemetry, fleet planning, stop safety assessments, and parent communication tools. Vendors in transportation management, routing optimization, and safety solutions could engage around supporting these updated routes, improving efficiency, or preparing for future adjustments as the 2026 school year approaches.

Routes include new and modified town stops, turnarounds near highways, reservoirs, and residential d...

Preston Joint School District 201Fall 2026 school bus route redesign and optimization

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