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effort to avoid driving wittfr an empty bus. “We have”, people who have driven the same routes for years and years" on assignments originally made when gas consumption wasn't a major consideration. Miller said.
Nancy Reeve questioned the reduction in days the activity bus will run, noting that while this move may reduce the school’s gas consumption, it will increase total use in the county because more students will then drive to school.
In replying to questions on the transportation proposal. Dr. Bloomer reported that restricting students from driving to school may require adjustments to some bus routes but won’t entail acquisition of any new buses.
Chairman Beverly Massie maintained that students should be discouraged rather than prohibited by regulations from driving, an area of control she felt should remain with parents.
"Encouraging them not to drive won’t do anything.” countered Miller. If the board is serious, it must mandate the driving
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