A Lion Electric school bus that is part of the growing electric fleet at the Los Angeles school district.
Rainey added that Oakland al-
ready had experience working with Zum Services for transporting stu- dents with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in cars and vans. After further discussions with Zum, other vendors and districts, Rainey said her staff was able to develop an RFP that “encompassed the new desires we wanted.” Ensuring that the RFP meets your
operation’s goals and needs is para- mount, said Rosalyn Vann-Jackson, chief support services officer for Broken Arrow Public Schools in Oklahoma. She emphasized the im- portance of data-driven decisions. “Our journey to improve our transportation system began with a comprehensive needs assessment,” explained Vann-Jackson. “This collaborative effort involved our transportation staff, administrators, and various stakeholders, delving into our current transportation chal-
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of transportation directors/supervisors said they engage in pilot programs.
32%
(Out of 97 responses to a recent STN magazine reader survey.)
of transportation directors/supervisors said that prior to
35%
submitting an RFP they summit a request for information RFI.
(Out of 94 responses.)
lenges and future requirements. We examined factors like route efficiency, safety measures, fuel consumption, and overall fleet performance.” She used the example of re-
searching tablet and GPS systems and outlined a thorough process of testing different technology systems. With 92 regular education drivers and 36 special education route drivers, it was essential that the technology worked for the Broken Arrow employ- ees who would be using the system. “Pilot programs were implement- ed to assess the real-world impact of chosen technologies on route efficiency,” Vann-Jackson contin- ued. “Contractor evaluation, budget considerations and stakeholder feedback further shaped our strategic approach, ensuring that the selected solutions not only met but exceeded the needs and expectations of our transportation team, drivers and staff.” Detailed communication of the
PHOTO COURTESY OF LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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