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The Abbotsford School District bus fleet provides transportation to approximately 2900 students daily. This service also allows schools to book field trips and sporting events.  

The Transportation Department has student safety ‘top of mind,’ and we have two certified commercial technicians dedicated to working on the buses daily. Our staff follow a top-notch preventative maintenance program covering vital inspections that align with Federal Safety Standards and provincial Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE), which meets all safety requirements.  

Preparation for the winter season begins in the summer by servicing all snow and ice equipment. Salt bins are loaded, ice melt is ordered and delivered to all sites, and spreaders and shovels are replenished at each site. Staff call-out lists for snow removal are finalized, and then training on equipment begins. Manpower is assigned to machines and tasks. Maps of each site are updated to identify drain locations and designated areas to pile snow. Tenders for winter contractors are awarded. Meetings are held with crews. 

Most of you have probably heard of MERV 13 filters, but have you ever wondered why they are called “MERV 13” and how they work?

As air moves through a building’s HVAC system, air filters trap and collect large and small particles such as dust, allergens, and microorganisms.  According to ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), this filtration helps provide healthier indoor air quality.  A filters MERV number indicates how it’s rated to remove these particles.  But what is a MERV rating exactly?

The Province of BC has several incentives in place for both community members and provincial agencies to benefit from when going to Electric Vehicles (EVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), as well as other low emission vehicles. This has been put in place to support the CleanBC Go Electric Program.