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School Campus Traffic Circulation Study
Many school campuses are experiencing traffic congestion problem during the morning and afternoon school commute time as increasing number of parents driving their children to school. This research project conducts detailed school campus traffic circulation (carpool lane) studies on approximately 20 elementary schools randomly selected based on the percentage of school bus riderhsip. A synthesis of best practice will be produced to help schools to better manage school campus traffic.
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Transportation Policy And Procedure Guidelines
For Transporting Students With Special Needs

In fall 2001, North Carolina Special Needs Transportation Policy Steering Committee was formed as part of the School Transportation Group activities. The purpose of the Committee is to develop a statewide administrative policy and procedure manual for transporting students with special needs. The committee is an inter-agency effort made up by a group of very enthusiastic multi-disciplinary members to address a critical need in the state.
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Identification of North Carolina School-Related Motor Vehicle Crash Injuries
A study to identify crashes involving children and youth ages 5 - 18 occurring on weekdays during morning and afternoon school commuting times for the school year August 2000 - July 2001. Local school calendar will be added to include year-round schools, to further identify cases that are most likely to be related to school travel.
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