Routing the Future with a New Bus
Routing System anon-Mac CANON-MAC SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
The Facilities and Transportation department at Canon- McMillan School District has adopted a new, cutting-edge bus routing system that is now at the forefront of daily operations, helping the team to continue to safely transport more than 5,000 students across the District.
“ Canon-McMillan now has the newest and best routing software available,” said Jurdon Maier, the District’ s director of facilities and transportation.“ As we continue to grow, this is a crucial upgrade as it allows us to serve our students more effectively and re-route quickly as new neighborhoods develop.”
An increase in residential growth across the District has brought hundreds of new families into the community. This state-of-the-art navigation system was implemented to address the District’ s rapid growth and help optimize routes to shorten travel time.
The software’ s real-time capabilities provide the department with greater flexibility to accommodate students in traditional K-12 programs, as well as private, parochial and special education settings. With over 100 drivers and team members, having an efficient and well-coordinated routing system is crucial for maintaining the District’ s service to students and parents.
Safety remains a top priority with the new software system. The department invests in continuous training led by three state-certified CDL instructors, using real-world simulations and flexible instruction days to reinforce best practices.
The department also employs in-house mechanics, providing an additional layer of safety and efficiency. The team can perform rapid on-site troubleshooting and routine maintenance, which helps prevent problems before they occur.
“ We’ re fortunate to have an updated software system and a team that can respond immediately when there’ s a maintenance issue with our buses,” Maier said.“ That helps us maintain high standards and keep our transportation running smoothly.”
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