Floris Kiss & Ride Reminder 12/4/22

Kiss and Ride Safety

 

As the cold weather approaches or when inclement weather hits, our Kiss and Ride loop may become slowed by congestion. Please help ensure the safety of our Floris families by continuing to follow the procedures and traffic patterns indicated below. 

General guidelines for entering the Kiss ‘N’ Ride loop safely and respectfully:

  • Vehicles entering from Centreville Rd. entrance should remain to the RIGHT of the main entrance. 
    • Buses and staff will enter to the left.
    • The bus loop is designated only for buses and staff during arrival and dismissal times.
  • At the stop light, vehicles coming north on Centreville Rd. (U-TURN), south on Centreville Rd. (STRAIGHT), and LEFT off of West Ox. are expected to JOIN THE CAR LINE ON WEST OX RD. once the Kiss ‘N’ Ride loop and entrance becomes full (see the map below). 
    • Cutting in the car line presents safety risks to our families and travelers along Centreville Rd.
  • While in the West Ox car line, DO NOT block the Fairfax Fire Department driveway.
Kiss and Ride map

 

General guidelines for dropping off and picking up students safely and respectfully:

  • Never pass another vehicle in the Kiss ‘N’ Ride loop (unless directed to do so by a staff member)
  • Drop-offs and pick-ups will occur within a designated “ZONE” (about 8 car lengths long)
  • Students enter and exit from the passenger side of the vehicle. Parents/guardians are encouraged to move younger sibling car seats to the driver side if possible. 
  • Students should enter and exit the vehicle as quickly and safely as possible
  • A line of cones will be present to designate a “buffer zone” between vehicles and the sidewalk (3 feet from curb). 
    • Please do not position your vehicle in the zone.
  • Adults should remain in their vehicle
  • Parking is not permitted within the Kiss ‘N’  Ride lane of travel
  • To be considerate of others, always move your vehicle forward when directed to do so by a staff member.
  • Seek resolution to concerns by involving the adult staff members at an appropriate time.