tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post8126538906490066914..comments2023-10-15T09:26:58.086-05:00Comments on Woodstock Advocate: OK for school buses to block traffic?Gushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-68947597574730000482012-01-12T09:39:13.829-06:002012-01-12T09:39:13.829-06:00Hey Drapermafia. I am a school bus expert just lik...Hey Drapermafia. I am a school bus expert just like Gus is an expert on traffic laws.Bulldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165132858690255920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-10987980659326149652012-01-11T10:58:28.311-06:002012-01-11T10:58:28.311-06:00Musn't be any relevant news to report on, so y...Musn't be any relevant news to report on, so you're turning your attention to staged school busses.<br />So if they "stage nearby", what makes you think there isn't another "Gus" who lives on that street and begins to complain?<br />There are many more significant issues to go after than this, such as rough railroad crossings... they are my bane, as when I cross over them in my shockless rustbucket, I end up spill'n my beer all over the front of my shirt! DOH!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-9661754879243949612012-01-11T00:36:08.706-06:002012-01-11T00:36:08.706-06:00There were never any buse over loaded from 2010. I...There were never any buse over loaded from 2010. I don't know where you are getting your info but it's wrong. Also the state can do spot checks at anytime. Why would the District risk overloading a bus. I don't know if you have been up to Charles Rd. lately but there are close to a hundred buses sitting there. And when school is dismissed the parking lot is empty of the big yellow bombers but there are a ton of personal cars. So how many kids would it take to overload those buses Gus. I'm guessing alot. But I'm not a rocket scientist. Altough I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Stop the Conspiracy Theory.Bulldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165132858690255920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-66526529571766442412012-01-10T23:57:54.996-06:002012-01-10T23:57:54.996-06:00No repercussions? Drivers protected by contract? Y...No repercussions? Drivers protected by contract? Yes, on paper.<br /><br />We all know what happens to whistleblowers. And they are "protected". <br /><br />And maybe, 3-4-5 years later, it turns out they were right. In the meantime, ...Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-10970711961952495902012-01-10T23:54:49.891-06:002012-01-10T23:54:49.891-06:00My information about overloading was from the Fall...My information about overloading was from the Fall of 2010 and involved buses at Woodstock North High School.Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-79473956862312370742012-01-10T21:43:35.750-06:002012-01-10T21:43:35.750-06:00Not it doesn't have repercussions. The Drivers...Not it doesn't have repercussions. The Drivers are protected under a contract and something like that wouldn't fly. You need to get your facts straight seriously.Bulldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165132858690255920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-5868827539511385082012-01-10T21:42:07.646-06:002012-01-10T21:42:07.646-06:00If you think they are overloaded why don't you...If you think they are overloaded why don't you sic the police on those buses.Bulldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165132858690255920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-79405230065062224892012-01-10T21:41:22.710-06:002012-01-10T21:41:22.710-06:00Sure, her or his license is on the line, IF s/he g...Sure, her or his license is on the line, IF s/he gets caught.<br /><br />But refusing to drive an overloaded bus has much faster repercussions on the shift or route calendar.Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-67337186534413373272012-01-10T21:41:17.858-06:002012-01-10T21:41:17.858-06:00The max passenger is labled on the inside of the b...The max passenger is labled on the inside of the bus in big bold labeling. Straight from the manufacturer. And it is in accordance to state and federal laws. Even the normal routes are not overloaded. Go to the High School and you will not find one bus over it's limit.Bulldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165132858690255920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-19314075977593342562012-01-10T21:38:43.190-06:002012-01-10T21:38:43.190-06:00Not those buses. Other buses are sometimes overloa...Not those buses. Other buses are sometimes overloaded. This happens when high school students are required to sit three to a seat, and the seat really fits only two. <br /><br />Yes, it's a state law not to overload. So...?Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-73591975217374423632012-01-10T21:31:05.407-06:002012-01-10T21:31:05.407-06:00And if a bus is overloaded the driver does complai...And if a bus is overloaded the driver does complain because it's his/her license on the line.Bulldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165132858690255920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-89329245424586742852012-01-10T21:29:06.334-06:002012-01-10T21:29:06.334-06:00There are no buses overloaded Gus. It's a stat...There are no buses overloaded Gus. It's a state law and the route supervisor knows that and plans routes accordingly. And yes Clay has been open for the last 4 to 5 years. Again get the facts straight.Bulldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165132858690255920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-73500422634782669962012-01-10T21:26:54.966-06:002012-01-10T21:26:54.966-06:00Whitmore2, I'm curious why you think I would f...Whitmore2, I'm curious why you think I would feel differently. I've had District 200 bus drivers tell me that I am hitting the nail squarely on the head. <br /><br />Schools tell moms to turn off their engines on the front circle at WNHS. Do the drivers shut off the diesel engines out back? <br /><br />What about overloading? Dare a driver complain? No, they just drive the bus and hope no one gets hurt.Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-49812906704664322502012-01-10T21:13:31.682-06:002012-01-10T21:13:31.682-06:00First of all, it hasn't been going for years, ...First of all, it hasn't been going for years, because Clay Academy didn't exist "for years". Now there are buses from districts all over the county, sitting there and idling.<br /><br />Sure, maybe they were all D-200 diesel buses sitting there and idling before.<br /><br />But what it does take is for a concerned citizen to step up to the plate and speak out. Of course, it would nice if MANY chimed in.Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036550825708569102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-41394823957744140922012-01-10T21:10:30.989-06:002012-01-10T21:10:30.989-06:00I think you missed your calling, Gus. You should ...I think you missed your calling, Gus. You should have been a school bus driver. Obviously, then you would think differently about some of the things you have posted on this blog.FatParalegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349943157176606330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095750659102120237.post-71552176775515629242012-01-10T19:46:08.099-06:002012-01-10T19:46:08.099-06:00If there was a issue I'm sure the Woodstock P....If there was a issue I'm sure the Woodstock P.D. would be involved. But this has been going on for years. I wish I had time like you to waste.Bulldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165132858690255920noreply@blogger.com