Transportation
Our Mission is to be the standard in pupil transportation by providing safe, efficient, and reliable service each day, with a highly-trained, ethical and friendly staff. At all times, we will be professional, fiscally responsible, and accountable to all our stakeholders.
About Us
The Vail Transportation Department consists of: professional drivers, caring bus monitors, certified mechanics, friendly office staff, and supportive administrative leadership. Each member of our team is dedicated to excellence and to providing safe and dependable transportation for students.
Our well-trained drivers and monitors work with routers and dispatchers to create and maintain a safe driving experience for each passenger. They understand that encouraging students through positive reinforcement, and providing a safe and consistent social environment on each bus, not only fosters trust, but also helps to provide a successful riding experience for students.
In Vail Transportation, we focus on making connections with our students to help them understand that we are an important extension of their community. We are proud to be an integral part of a school district that has earned a distinct reputation for excellence. We embrace our support role in this shared effort to provide unparalleled service to the Vail community.
School buses are designed to be highly visible and are among the most safe vehicles on the road today. School buses have numerous safety features such as flashing lights, crossview mirrors, stop sign arms, and protective seating for passengers. School buses must pass rigorous crash standards and provide rollover protection features.
As the Vail community continues to grow, so will the Transportation Department. It will remain our mission to always provide safe and reliable transportation service to Vail students in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
Parent Information, Bus Pass Program, Bus Rider Expectations, and Out of Zone Bus Riders
Other Resources
Request Route Information
School, Bus Route, and Attendance Boundaries
CDL Training Program
Paid Training
Full time - 5 day a week
Small class size
Fully trained in 30 days
CDL examiner on site
Expert classroom instructors
Comprehensive training program covering the following areas:
Entry level driver training
State certification requirements
First Aid/CPR
Behind the wheel training
Third Party Testing
Pre and Post inspections
Physical Performance Test
Fun Facts about Transportation
There are approximately 130 staff in the transportation department.
Our drivers and buses cover over 8,800 miles a day.
We operate 47 regular routes and 20 special needs routes each day.
There are over 1,900 bus stops in use throughout the school district.
We transport approximately 3,100 students to and from school.
We conducted 1140 Field Trips.
With seven certified mechanics, we maintain and repair all our school buses and other school district vehicles.
We have an in-house bus driver training program that can prepare trainees to become certified school bus drivers within 30 days.
Last year 31 bus drivers were trained and 67 staff members completed CPR/First Aid Training. We also provided training assistance to 22 other school districts.
High School Transportation Zones
If you would like to check your home address, and see which Transportation Zone you live in, please click on one of the links below.
Contact Us
For a full listing of our staff and contact information, click here.