tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18199366.post114177487017965022..comments2023-09-25T06:12:44.466-04:00Comments on after_enlightenment: thirty idling buses all in a row...mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18315860051881772045noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18199366.post-1141909128585919892006-03-09T07:58:00.000-05:002006-03-09T07:58:00.000-05:00Shalom Molly,Idling vehicles are a huge problem en...Shalom Molly,<BR/><BR/>Idling vehicles are a huge problem environmentally.<BR/><BR/>For school buses there are several possible reasons, not the least of which is the bus driver wants to stay warm while he's watching the kids.<BR/><BR/>Security is also a concern. Buses are expensive and drivers don't want to leave them where they might be broken into if students have left valuables on board.<BR/><BR/>Bus drivers are also typically unionized so school boards are hampered in what they can do.<BR/><BR/>Having said all that, the fuel issue and the load on the budget from burning fuel in this way is a real issue.<BR/><BR/>This problem could be addresses at the state level with legislation, but the better way would be to approach the superintendents of each school district and request a copy of the district's policy on the matter.<BR/><BR/>If the policy doesn't address this issue, then parents need to take ownership and advocate for a change. The more local/personal the advocacy for change, the more effective it is.<BR/><BR/>B'shalom,<BR/><BR/>JeffJeff Hesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677908746808365739noreply@blogger.com