My family's current home of Cypress, Texas, anchors this Henry Grabar piece on how declining school bus service is leaving many kids stuck with ridiculously long rides and impractical walks, or creating huge traffic jams of cars idling to pick up students. I've seen the latter there and it's a complete mess.
This Year, Some School Districts Tried to Reimagine Drop-Off. It’s a Huge Mess for Parents.
Turns out, there was a good reason for the school bus.
slate.com