Private Cars Can't Replace the School Bus. Just Look at What Happens When They Try.

The Cypress-Fairbanks school district's decision to cut 79 bus routes to manage a budget deficit has created significant traffic issues at local middle schools, harming families.

This dramatic rise in traffic due to stripped-down bus services has turned school pickup into a nightmare for families and mirrors a nationwide issue affecting many districts.

The historical shift from walking and biking to school has resulted in increased car lines; only about 9% of U.S. kids walk to school today compared to 50% in 1969.

Read at Slate Magazine