Cy-Fair ISD Reinstates 16 Middle School Bus Routes After Cuts

Bus Route Reinstatement

• 🚌 Cy-Fair ISD is permanently reinstating 16 bus routes for middle schoolers, effective Monday.
• 💡 These routes were among the original 79 bus routes cut at the beginning of the school year due to budget reasons.
• ⚠️ The cuts had caused concern among parents about students walking or biking on busy roads without sidewalks, with some students reportedly getting hurt.

Parent Advocacy and Concerns

• 💬 Parents like Katherine Robinson expressed excitement as their students are now eligible for bus transportation, with pickup and drop-off times confirmed.
• 🚗 Roads like the one near Truit Middle School, a four-lane road with a 45 mph speed limit, were highlighted as particularly dangerous for students traveling on foot or by bike.
• 📣 Parent Jared Hosteler hopes this is a step towards reinstating all cut routes, as his daughter's route remains unavailable, and he advocates for clarity on next year's transportation plans.

District's Response and Future Outlook

• 💰 Cy-Fair ISD credits recent pay increases for bus drivers as a key factor in their ability to reinstate additional routes.
• 🗓️ Parents are seeking information about bus routes for the next school year to plan accordingly, especially concerning safety on roads like Fry Road.
• 🤝 The district's action is seen as progress, though some parents continue to advocate for the return of all previously cut bus routes.