Transportation

Helping Students Get to School Safely

At P.S. 1 The School of Leadership and Creativity, we are committed to helping families understand and access transportation services available through New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). Transportation eligibility is determined by NYCPS and may vary based on a student's grade level, distance from school, transportation accommodations, and other individual circumstances. 

Whether your child rides a yellow school bus, uses a Student OMNY Card, or receives specialized transportation services, we are here to help.

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Transportation Assistance & Requests

If you have questions about transportation eligibility, yellow bus service, Student OMNY Cards, transportation updates, address changes, or other transportation-related concerns, please contact the school's Transportation Coordinator or complete the Transportation Request Form.

School Transportation Coordinator

Glorimar Ortiz Sifre

📞 Phone: (718) 567-7661 Ext. 152
📧 Email: gortizsifre@schools.nyc.gov

Transportation Request Form

Families may use the Transportation Request Form to:

  • Request transportation assistance
  • Submit transportation-related questions
  • Report transportation concerns
  • Request a replacement Student OMNY Card
  • Notify the school of an address change
  • Request follow-up regarding transportation services

🔗 P.S. 1 Transportation Request Form

Please allow time for your request to be reviewed and for follow-up communication as needed.

Transportation Eligibility

Transportation eligibility is determined by NYCPS and is generally based on:

  • Grade level
  • Distance between home and school
  • Transportation accommodations included in an IEP or 504 Plan
  • Temporary housing status
  • Foster care placement
  • Other approved transportation exceptions and safety considerations

Transportation eligibility may change if a student's home address changes.

Students in Temporary Housing

Students living in temporary housing may qualify for transportation services regardless of age or current housing location. Families experiencing housing insecurity are encouraged to contact the school so that we can help connect them with appropriate supports and resources.

Types of Transportation

Types of Transportation

Yellow School Bus Service

Student OMNY Cards

Specialized Transportation
Eligible students may receive yellow school bus transportation based on grade level, distance from school, route availability, and other transportation criteria established by NYCPS. Students assigned to bus service are assigned to a designated bus stop for morning pickup and afternoon drop-off.
Eligible students may receive a Student OMNY Card for travel on MTA buses and subways. Student OMNY Cards are distributed by schools to eligible students.
Students with transportation accommodations included in an IEP, 504 Plan, or approved medical exception may be eligible for specialized transportation services, including curb-to-school transportation and additional transportation supports.

NYC School Bus App

Families whose children ride eligible bus routes may use the NYC School Bus App to:

  • Track bus location information
  • Receive transportation notifications
  • Monitor student boarding and drop-off activity

Families must have an active NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) to access the app

Transportation Questions and Concerns

The school is often the best first point of contact for transportation concerns.

Please reach out to the Transportation Coordinator if you have questions regarding:

  • Transportation eligibility
  • Yellow bus assignments
  • Student OMNY Cards
  • Address updates
  • Temporary housing transportation
  • Transportation accommodations
  • General transportation concerns

For additional assistance, families may contact the NYCPS Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT).

Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT)
📞 718-392-8855

Keeping Transportation Information Current

To help ensure transportation records remain accurate, please notify the school immediately if:

  • Your home address changes
  • Your contact information changes
  • Custody arrangements change
  • Emergency contact information changes
  • Your child requires new transportation accommodations

Keeping your information up to date helps prevent delays and transportation service interruptions.

Important Reminder

Transportation eligibility and transportation services are determined by New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). While P.S. 1 is happy to assist families with transportation questions and concerns, final eligibility determinations and transportation assignments are made according to NYCPS transportation policies and regulations.

Getting students to school safely and on time is a shared responsibility. Together, we can help every child arrive at school ready to learn, grow, and succeed.