Transportation

Bus stop locations and times for registered riders who were assigned to a bus route are posted on Infinite Campus in early August. Look for the BVSD Bus Stop and Schedule tab, which is found by clicking on "More" at the left-hand column of the home page. 

How to See BVSD Bus Stops Schedules in Infinite Campus (for Parents/Guardians)

1. Log into your Infinite Campus parent portal.

2. On the left side navigation options, click on More

3. In the options menu in the center of the page, select BVSD Bus Stops Schedule

4. Your students' bus stop information will be available here one day after Transportation completes the scheduling process.

• Note: If you have multiple students at BVSD, you can click on the name in the top right corner to view Bus Stops Schedules for each student. 

School bus eligibility is defined as:

• Living at an address within the attendance boundary for your school of attendance

and

• Living outside the walk distance boundary defined for your school

Walk distances are defined by policy for different grade divisions as follows:

K-5: 1.5 miles

6-8: 2 miles

9-12: 2.5 miles

Some special programs provide eligibility based on student needs and other criteria.

To find which school is assigned to your address, visit our School Finder page:

School Finder

The Space Available program provides an opportunity for students who are not transportation-eligible to apply for a seat on a school bus, if there is available capacity. Space Available applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applying for a seat on the bus via the Space Available program does not guarantee a seat on the bus. 

A new application must be submitted EVERY SCHOOL YEAR for EACH STUDENT desiring transportation on a space available basis. NO new stops or other transportation services will be implemented to accommodate students applying for space available transportation. 

The Space Available application opens on Infinite Campus on August 1st. Space Available applications will be evaluated by our routing team in early October, after load counts are tabulated for each route. Families will be notified by email in October if their student has been granted a seat on the bus. Please note, students who are eligible for bus service, but are on the waitlist get priority before space available applications. 

Space Available Application Instructions

• Log in to the Infinite Campus parent account. If you don’t have an account, directions on how to set one up can be found here.  

  • Once logged in, select the “More” button on the left-hand side of the screen.

  • Next, select the “Transportation Options” link on the right side of the screen, located under the heading “Quick Links”

• You will see a list of all of your BVSD students. Click on your student(s) and answer the questions on the Space Available application.

• You will receive an email from Transportation if your student has been assigned to a bus. The review process could take 8+ weeks.

Parents and guardians of general education students, that are eligible for school bus service, must register for bus service on Infinite Campus. If you need your child to ride the bus next school year, please register. Registration opens 5/1 and closes 7/1 at 5:00 p.m.

Students who are registered for bus service after July 1st will be put on a waitlist.

Bus stop locations and times for registered riders, who are assigned to a bus route, are posted on Infinite Campus in early August. Look for the BVSD Bus Stop and Schedule tab, which is found by clicking on "More" at the left-hand column of the home page. 

To receive a BVSD Bus Pass, parents must first register their student on Infinite Campus to ride the bus. Once the student is assigned to a route, their bus driver will give them their pass.

If you ever need a replacement pass, check with your bus driver or call Transportation at 720-561-5120.

Once a student is issued a bus pass, they must have it to board the bus. Every time a student enters or exits the bus, they must swipe their pass.

Reminder for students and parents utilizing mountain area school bus service to schools located in the City of Boulder:

When it is announced that “BVSD Mountain Schools” are closed (i.e. schools in Nederland, Gold Hill, and Jamestown), there will be NO BUS SERVICE. This includes NO BUS SERVICE for students who live in mountain areas and utilize bus service to schools in the City of Boulder: Boulder High, Casey, Centennial, Manhattan, Foothill, and Flatirons.   

Whenever the weather is especially bad, but school is open, parents must make a family decision regarding attendance or late arrival for their children. A personal contact by the parent or a written note to school officials will excuse a students’ late arrival or absence during these conditions.

If you have questions, please contact the Boulder Transportation Dispatch office at 720-561-5125 or Transportation Administration at 720-561-5120.

Safety is of the upmost importance to the BVSD Transportation Department.

Please visit our bus safety page to learn about our bus safety programs and to review the rules of riding the school bus.

If you have a safety concern, please email transportation@bvsd.org or call 720-561-5120.

RTD is excited to welcome a future generation of transit users to experience all the benefits at no cost.

Zero Fare for Youth is a program aimed at enhancing the lives of RTD customers and communities by reducing transportation costs for families and individuals. By inviting youth ages 19 and under to ride buses and trains at no cost, we also are able to remove barriers to education and employment. If you’re new to our system, check out our How to Ride video.

*What Do I Need to Show When I Ride?

To ride at no cost as part of this program, you must be prepared to show one of the following to the bus operator or fare inspector: current school ID, valid government-issued ID, alien registration/permanent resident card, Military ID/dependent card with DOB, RTD-issued youth special discount card.

To request a RTD-issued youth special discount card please contact us at specialdiscount@rtd-denver.com

Save Money

Taking the bus and train saves on car expenses including maintenance, parking, and tolals, which add up quickly. A household can save nearly $10,000 by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

Save Gas

Taking public transit frees up additional funds in customers’ everyday budgets. Public transportation saves the United States an estimated 6 billion gallons of gas each year!

Gain Independence

Reduce your dependence on others for transportation, and increase your independence. Public transportation levels the playing field and allows you to continue your studies, visit family and friends, and connect to destinations you want to go!

Relax

While taking public transit, you can listen to music (with earphones), scroll social media, and just sit back and enjoy!

Increase Flexibility

Parents and children alike will enjoy the flexibility of our wide network of buses, trains, and special services.

New Opportunities

Creating an opportunity to ride at no cost eliminates barriers to education and employment.

Reduce Traffic

More cars mean more roads need to be built, which causes water run-off that contributes to ground and water pollution as well as increased pollution. Fewer cars mean more bike paths and lanes which are more sustainable

Less Pollution, Clearer Skies

Compared with driving alone, taking public transportation reduces CO2 emissions by 45%, decreasing pollutants in the atmosphere and improving air quality. Plus, lessening antifreeze and other pollutants also reduces pollution.

Healthier Communities

Improved air quality in a community means greater health benefits for the people who live there.

By inviting youth ages 19 and under to ride the bus and train at no cost, we also remove barriers to education and employment, while creating access to destinations across the metro Denver region. If you’re new to our system, check out our How to Ride video.

For more information visit RTD's Zero Fare for Youth webpage at https://www.rtd-denver.com/zero-fare-for-youth

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