Welcome to the Ideas of March. Over the next couple of weeks, the Source has partnered with Mansfield Rising and the Richland County Foundation to introduce 9 new ideas for a better Mansfield and Richland County. Each day will bring a new idea and a new opportunity. Tell us what you think of this idea by completing the feedback form at the bottom of this story!
MANSFIELD — The project aims to address transportation issues for high school students living within a 1.5-mile busing radius of Mansfield City Schools, where 33 percent of students face attendance problems, especially in winter.
By partnering Mansfield City Schools with Richland County Transit, the initiative seeks to provide reliable transportation, enhance community connections, and promote punctuality and attendance.
Reviving a former relationship between the school and transit systems, this effort also aims to utilize the underused public transportation system and instill a sense of commitment and perseverance in students.
Project breakdown
Est. Cost: The costs to implement will vary depending on the number of buses, rates for usage, and participation.
A one-year pilot program would minimize startup costs and measure ridership to determine viability. The pilot would most likely be grant funded.
Potential Partners: Mansfield City Schools (MCS), Richland County Transit (RCT), Parents & families of MCS students, Safe Routes to School Program.
Timeline: Ideal start time would be the beginning of a school year.
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