by Pete Japikse | Jul 4, 2025 | Consultants, Transportation
HB 96 (the budget bill for FY 2026-2027) includes language that permits the use of a Multi-function school activity bus (MFSAB) for limited school transportation. The Ohio administrative code does not yet have language addressing the use of these vehicles, but with...
by Pete Japikse | Jun 6, 2025 | Consultants, Transportation
2025 School Bus Construction Standards The Ohio Department of Public Safety has “final filed” an amended set of rules for the construction of Ohio School Buses. This filing will result in an update to the Administrative Code effective July 1, 2025. All...
by Pete Japikse | Jun 2, 2025 | Consultants, Transportation
State Minimum Transportation . . . does it always save money? Before we determine if state minimum transportation saves money, we should define exactly what it is. Essential transportation services are defined in ORC 3327.01. In short, we are required to transport the...
by Pete Japikse | May 12, 2025 | Consultants, Transportation
Eligibility for school transportation services includes 3 different components that should be considered. They are distance, grade level, and travel time. As long as you are careful and deliberate about assessing each of these components, you will have a level playing...
by Pete Japikse | May 2, 2025 | Consultants, Transportation
Vans – Now what? Is it true that we can use 12 passenger vans? On March 19, the General Assembly passed House Bill 54 and sent the act to the Governor for signature. The Bill has been signed and becomes effective June 30, 2025. This Bill (also known as the state...
