Conceptual Display Bus/Parent Drop-off Example 1

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A conceptual design for school site layout displaying parent drop-off, bus loading areas, and parking.

Title 5, Article 4. Standards, Planning, and Approval of School Facilities

Section 14030. Standards for Development of Plans for the Design and Construction of School Facilities.

The following standards for new schools are for the use of all school districts for the purposes of educational appropriateness and promotion of school safety:

b. Site Layout. Parent drop-off, bus loading areas, and parking shall be separated to allow students to enter and exit the school grounds safely unless these features are unavailable due to limited acreage in urban areas or restrictive locations, specifically:

1. Buses do not pass through parking areas to enter or exit school sites unless a barrier is provided that prevents vehicles from backing directly into the bus loading area.

Two acceptable drop-off configurations are illustrated. One is bus drop-off separate from parking and the other is bus drop-off with barrier. There is an illustration of an unacceptable configuration, which is of the bus drop-off with no barrier.

California Department of Education, School Facilities and Transportation Services Division. These are conceptual displays only and are intended to illustrate a specific Title 5 criterion. The California Department of Education will evaluate designs based on the unique site conditions and the educational program of a school.