Comfortable school transportation is getting more reliable for students here at Wilsonville High school, as this plays an important role in students’ daily life.

 Some students drive themselves to school or get driven to school by others, however the majority have to use different options such as public transportation. There are many reasons behind students’ reasoning for their use of public transportation over personal vehicles. 

Dating back all the way to 1988 is when Wilsonville first started using the SMART bus, making it much easier on students who couldn’t get a ride home, and did not have the financial stability of using a car.

There are many reasons why students elect to take the SMART bus.    

Student transportation plays a big role here at Wilsonville High School. So how it’s used by our students not only has an impact on them and their family by making sure their kid has a reliable ride but also their safety. 

Aspen Braham stated, “ It’s really convenient because I don’t have a lot of other options.” Braham also said she feels mostly comfortable but sometimes not as much because “ Whenever there are other highschoolers I feel comfortable but sometimes if I leave early or get off late it’s uncomfortable.”

Depending on the student and where they live each ride can take from as long as fifty minutes to as short as ten. However traffic or other problems can cause delays.

 Elliott Frempong said “It usually takes me 30 minutes to get from or to school because I live on the other side of town.”  He also stated, “ I use public transportation very often… I used to take my bike but not anymore because my bike got a flat tire.” 

Both Frempong and Braham thought the SMART bus was a very reliable and safe way for them to get home and to school. Elliot said “it’s not like the bus breaks down or anything and it always shows up on time.”

However, while talking to them on how they think student transportation could improve, Elliot stated “ If we could use the short bus [SMART bus] when there is no demand that would be great.”

Student transportation plays a big part in getting students to school safely and on time. It’s a great option for students who don’t have a car or aren’t able to drive, and it helps a lot in making sure everyone can get to school.

 While there’s room for improvement, the SMART bus is still a reliable way to get around. Overall, it’s a safe and convenient way for students to get to and from school, and it’ll keep being important for many students in Wilsonville.