The superintendant neds to go. He's incompetent and arrogant.

Supt. Davis is probably the best APS has had. Ever. He can't solve the crime and traffic problems across the entire city, in addition to being charged with educating the city's kids. Time for the courts, the cops, the City government - and the parents and residents of those areas- to step up.

Most school systems consider safety as well as distance. For example, if students cannot cross a highway safely to get to school, bus service is provided even if they live within a mile of school. Common sense has to be applied as well as rules.

Gosh jimmie, I hope your house doesn't catch on fire so someone else doesn't have to pick up the tab for those firemen and all that water you'll have your hand stuck out for..... In fact, don't go taking a shower either, or let anybody catch you calling the cops, God forbid. Done any driving on a road lately? And how d'ya reckon that electricity is getting to your computer? Good luck, genius.

the government's broke from all the fraud and waste---time for chump taxpayers to pay up for stuff

Whatever your view of the current economic situation with our cities/counties cutting back on services to save $, and if you find your particular case still doesn't warrant getting the bus, parents will have to rely on themselves and think creatively to keep our children safe! Parents, take turns walking your kids to school - maybe you can enlist a helpful empty-nester neighbor to help you out. Teach your children how to be "street" smart. Don't let the thugs rule your neighborhood. A good start would be get your neighbors info, e-mails and keep everyone informed of what's happening. If there is a suspicious person/car in my n'hood i get an e-mail - we watch out for each other, especially the kids. This has to be done everywhere - there's really no such thing as a "safe" neighborhood anymore, so you can't rely on other people - the bus driver, the police, etc. Ultimately, you have to take responsibility for your children's safety - you owe it to them - you brought them into this world and they are so precious! May God bless you and your children!

I am okay with kids walking to school. However, when there are no sidewalks and the area is crime ridden, APS needs to rethink that. It is good opportunity for neighbors to band together and get to know one another as they get their kids to school

Instead of blaming the Super, how bout blaming the county commissioners who p*ss away money in other areas instead of where it belongs: kids, police, firemen.
Wayyy too many bureaucrats and all the money required to keep them in airconditioned offices and county cars.

But S Smith is right..time for parents to take command of their neighborhoods and not be victims. (maybe a neighborhood showing of the movie Gran Torino might be inspiring...)

I hope sidewalk safety starts to be more of a concern. The sidewalks are in bad shape, and maybe if people felt safer on them more would walk.

Our children are overweight, and we are broke, so walking to school seems the most appropriate solution. Parents need to get involved and organized, I'm sure there are plenty stay-at-home available to walk with the kids.