Transportation Services  
 

Safety

Safe school bus transportation services are the core of what we do. In fact, many of our school bus drivers and transportation staff have been recognized for their commitment to safety in their daily work. Our bus drivers ensure reliable transportation to and from schools, activities and events. Our mechanics keep our buses running smoothly. Our dispatchers maintain routes and schedules to help our students reach their destinations in a timely manner.

Visit our page on School Bus/Zones Safety Tips for parents, students and drivers - and review the important laws related to school zones and school buses. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of our students every day.

Inclement Weather Procedures
In cases of inclement weather, the District will notify the public through the local media of school closings or and/or any delays, cancelations in school transportation services. Specific weather zones affected would be specified in the announcements. District  snow zones can be viewed via the link in the resources section on this page.

Alternate Pick Up and Drop Off Requests
Bus transportation is provided outside the designated walk zone for your school attendance boundary. Please complete the form below only if you are requesting for your student to be picked up and/or dropped off at a location other than their home address on a regular, established schedule. All requests apply to the current school year only.

Limitations to Alternate Transportation: Requests for multiple pick up and drop off locations that are not on a regular schedule cannot be accommodated. Students may not choose where to be picked up or dropped off. Requests for alternate week changes cannot be accommodated. Temporary changes (less than one month) must be in the form of a note to the school on the date of the requested change.

Request forms for alternate transportation are available under the Resources Links.

 
 

 
  Safe Routes to Schools  
 
The Oregon Department of Education has established transportation guidelines for students at all grade levels.  For students in grades K-6, bus transportation must be made available for all students whose home address is farther than 1 mile away from the school; for students in grades 7-12, bus transportation must be made available for all students whose home address is farther than 1.5 miles away from the school

Home addresses that fall inside of those boundaries are considered to be in the “walk” zone.  Students who live in the “walk” zone may not receive transportation unless their route to school would take them through a hazard zone.  Here are the criteria used to determine safe bus routes and stops, as well as safe walking routes.

Bus Routes & Stops
Within the city limits of Hillsboro

Elementary Students K-6

 

  • Two lanes of traffic
  • 35 MPH or less
  • 300 feet of visibility with no curves or hills

Secondary Students 7-12

  • Three lanes of traffic or less (if three lanes, move stop at least 100 feet from intersection)
  • 35 MPH or less
  • 300 feet of visibility with no curves or hills

Outside the city limits of Hillsboro (rural areas)

All Students K-12

  • Three lanes of traffic or less (if three lanes, move stop at least 100 feet from intersection)
  • 55 MPH or less
  • 500 feet of visibility with no curves or hills

Safe Walk Zones
Within the city limits of Hillsboro

Elementary Students K-6

  • Two lanes of traffic
  • 25 MPH or less
  • 500 feet of visibility in each direction
  • No more than 13 cars per minute (crossing at a controlled intersection or high volume of cars; 13 or more per minute only with a crossing guard)

Secondary Students 7-12

  • Three lanes of traffic or less
  • 35 MPH or less
  • 300 feet of visibility in each direction
  • Crossing at a controlled intersection with five or fewer lanes
  • No more than 13 cars per minute
 
 

 
  Our Staff  
 

Transportation Office
1220 SW Walnut Street,
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone: 503-844-1123
FAX: 503-844-1138
Email Us

Loren Rogers, Acting Transportation Director

Carol Hatfield, Supervisor of Transportation and Special Needs

Mike Fornshell, Training and Safety Supervisor

Mitch Rhea, Supervisor of Mechanics

Eloise Richardson, Director's Secretary

Tonya Fredlund, Department Secretary

Charlotte Schuster, Office Manager

Tabi Harper, Operation Specialist

Tina Keeling, Operation Specialist

Gary Pursley, Operation Specialist

Al Mendez, Dispatcher

Ynona Johnson, Dispatcher

Theresa Davis, Dispatcher

Todd Ethell, Technical Support

 
 

 

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