Department of Defense Dependents Schools
Pacific Deputy Director's Office
Unit 35007
FPO AP 96373-5007
Memorandum for: sponsors/parents/legal guardians of DoDDS School Bus 
Passengers
Subject: Alternate Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations
Reference: DoD Regulation 4500.36-R, Management, Acquisition, and 
Use of Motor Vehicles, March 1994
1. School walking and bus commuting areas determine where 
transportation will be provided at US Government expense for 
eligible students attending Department of Defense Dependents 
Schools (DoDDS).  The walking and commuting areas are developed 
by Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and Pacific 
Transportation Management Office (PACTMO) in accordance with DoD 
Regulation 4500.36-R.
2. The walking area to school is established by regulation.  
One mile for students in kindergarten through grade 6, and 1.5 miles 
for students in grades 7-12.  In the past, (unauthorized passengers) 
students within walking distance of the school have been allowed to 
request transportation to a bus stop serving an alternate location 
without regard to their eligibility.  Effective school year 98/99, 
only space required transportation students (students whose actual 
primary residence which is located within the commuting area) will 
be allowed to request an alternate pick-up and drop-off location.
3. Daily school bus transportation is provided to and from a 
centralized bus stop within safe walking distance of the student's 
primary residence for eligible riders outside the walking zone.  
DoD Regulation 4500.36-R allows a sponsor/parent/legal guardian to 
request transportation to a bus stop serving an alternate location 
within the commuting area.  For example, a parent may request to 
have the child transported to or picked up from the Child 
Development Center (CDC), or childcare provider.
4. Requests for alternate pick-up and drop-off locations must 
meet the following four conditions:
a. The student is enrolled in a DoDDS school and entitled to 
space required transportation (enrollment categories 1-3).
b. The alternate location is within the commuting area for 
that school.
c. A safe bus stop has been established within walking 
distance of the alternate location.
d. The change is expected to be long term.  Requests may not 
be authorized on a day-by-day basis.
e. Approvals will be on a space available basis and services 
may be terminated at any time due to seating availability.
5. For additional information contact your local student 
transportation office.

Chief, Logistics Division