Fort Worth ISD Added Bus Stops Near Stop Six Construction
Families in Stop Six now have access to bus service to navigate hazardous walking routes.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Fort Worth ISD has added three new school bus pickup locations on Vel Drive to assist students who were previously required to walk through dangerous construction zones. The new service supports students attending four local schools following a hazardous route designation.
Why it matters
The district acted to keep students off paths near the Loop 820 bridge at Ramey Avenue, where construction and pedestrian barricades created safety risks. By designating this a hazardous route, the district can now access specific state transportation funding.
The district added 3 new pickup locations to serve students living within the 2-mile threshold that previously barred them from bus service. This change specifically protects students attending Maudrie M. Walton Elementary, Dunbar High School, Young Men's Leadership Academy, and J. Martin Jacquet Middle School.
The players
Fort Worth ISD
The local school district responsible for managing student transportation and safety compliance for public schools.
Parent Shield Fort Worth
A local parental advocacy group that successfully petitioned the district to address transportation safety concerns.
The details
After Parent Shield Fort Worth requested transport on September 4, district staff evaluated the area and confirmed that construction near the Loop 820 bridge at Ramey Avenue posed significant dangers. The transportation department mapped the stops, assigned a specific bus, and integrated the locations into an existing route. Texas law permits districts to request supplemental funding when students must navigate hazardous traffic, which the district plans to pursue for this newly designated route.
Timeline
Sept. 4, 2026: Parent Shield Fort Worth requested services and officials surveyed the area.
Sept. 8, 2026: The school board approved the hazardous routes designation.
Sept. 11, 2026: New bus pickup locations began operation.
The Home Front
This move highlights how school districts utilize specific hazardous-traffic designations to provide busing outside of standard proximity-based eligibility. It aligns with statewide patterns where districts adapt transportation logistics in response to localized construction and infrastructure projects.
If you live in the Stop Six area, check with your school office to confirm if your student's stop has been updated on the official district route list. Keep your contact information current with the school to ensure you receive timely notifications regarding any future adjustments to bus pickup times.
The takeaway
The district's new Vel Drive stops ensure that student safety takes precedence over standard distance-based busing policies. Families should monitor the Fort Worth ISD transportation portal periodically for any changes to route schedules as construction near Loop 820 continues.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Report.
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