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Starting on page 45 of the above article it specifically talks about the guidelines that have been set forth in regard to capacity and health and safety in relation to school bus transportation.

According to the guidelines set forth, and in regard to Pre-K and Ei Children with special needs programs the capacities on vehicles with monitors would be as follows:

SOCIAL DISTANCING

Current CDC guidelines are stating social distancing with students on the bus means one child per seat every other seat.

This definition is further defined with these examples

A 30 passenger capacity bus would only accommodate 5 students and a monitor.  (any route that contained this type of vehicle would need to be potentially split into 3 vehicles)

A 20 passenger vehicle would also accommodate 5 students and a monitor depending on the additional back seat on the bus. (any route that contained this type of vehicle would need to be potentially split into 2 vehicles)

A 6 passenger minivan would only allow 1 student and a monitor. (any route that contains this type of vehicle could potentially be split into 5 other vehicles)

It is recommended that children over the age of 2 wear face coverings.  Based on our sensitive population in the Children with Special needs PreK and EI programs the likelihood of maintaining these protocols is difficult at best, therefore the social distancing guidelines will come into play.

This post will be updated as information becomes available and if guidelines are adjusted as the situation unfolds.

VMC Consultants Inc. is pleased to announce its presence at the upcoming NYSAC Fall Seminar in Monticello, NY September 16-18.

Visit with VMC’s team at Booth #49 to discuss some of the latest developments in the area of mobility management and its work with sensitive populations.   VMC staff will be present and on-site throughout the conference for 1:1 meetings.

Among other important news, VMC welcomes Dan Higgins as the new Manager of Business Development.  Dan brings 25 years of government relations experience to VMC and its clients.   Read his full bio here.

VMC is also pleased to discuss its unique Ridesharing initiatives that are helping disparate entities achieve more efficient transportation solutions for small, sensitive populations.  Find out more by reaching out to them at the conference or directly here.