Does drop-off get better at Wootton?

[Anonymous]

Yesterday was really bad but today as soon as I turned onto Wootton Parkway from Falls Rd, the line started which is a mile long. This was 20min before the bell and that’s how long it took me to go that 1 mile. Not sure how bad it is on the other side coming from 28.

They have no security directing traffic and there is only one way in and all the walkers cross the same turn the drivers need to turn in from both sides. Since it’s so backed up and pedestrians obviously have the right of way, there are just kids jumping out of cars and crossing the parkway all over the place.

This can’t be a normal daily occurrence. Tell me it gets better! We have no bus option.

[Anonymous]

Contact your AP for them to figure it out, it's not on you. Also, first week give it some time to sort out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yesterday was really bad but today as soon as I turned onto Wootton Parkway from Falls Rd, the line started which is a mile long. This was 20min before the bell and that’s how long it took me to go that 1 mile. Not sure how bad it is on the other side coming from 28.

They have no security directing traffic and there is only one way in and all the walkers cross the same turn the drivers need to turn in from both sides. Since it’s so backed up and pedestrians obviously have the right of way, there are just kids jumping out of cars and crossing the parkway all over the place.

This can’t be a normal daily occurrence. Tell me it gets better! We have no bus option.

Car drop-off and pick-up is madness at every high school, all year long. The problem is that there are too many parents driving their kids.

If you don't want to deal with the madness, have your kid walk part of the way. Or even all of the way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yesterday was really bad but today as soon as I turned onto Wootton Parkway from Falls Rd, the line started which is a mile long. This was 20min before the bell and that’s how long it took me to go that 1 mile. Not sure how bad it is on the other side coming from 28.

They have no security directing traffic and there is only one way in and all the walkers cross the same turn the drivers need to turn in from both sides. Since it’s so backed up and pedestrians obviously have the right of way, there are just kids jumping out of cars and crossing the parkway all over the place.

This can’t be a normal daily occurrence. Tell me it gets better! We have no bus option.

Car drop-off and pick-up is madness at every high school, all year long. The problem is that there are too many parents driving their kids.

If you don't want to deal with the madness, have your kid walk part of the way. Or even all of the way.

Correct. These children are SPOILED. Even if the school is within walking distance, they refuse to and pester their parents or friends to give them a ride. They are so damn lazy. I say this because I have one in my house and it was a big fight. I bought him a bike and made him understand that getting to school on time was his number one priority and his options were to walk or ride the bike. Period.

[Anonymous]

Schools and roads are not designed for so many parents to drive their kids to school. You chose to live in suburban sprawl.so that means your kids may have to walk a while or sit in traffic. Your choice.

[Anonymous]

The problem with Wootton is that there is only one road for approach, and you can't even turn away if you drop your kid off on the parkway away from the school.

Drop your kid off before an intersection where you can turn away from the parkway.

[Anonymous]

Also, carpool and promote carpooling

[Anonymous]

It gets better as the 9th grade parents learn to cut their umbilical cords.

[Anonymous]

Why wouldn't your child walk or take the bus? There is a system in place that presumes no parental involvement in dropping off students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The problem with Wootton is that there is only one road for approach, and you can't even turn away if you drop your kid off on the parkway away from the school.

Drop your kid off before an intersection where you can turn away from the parkway.

I'm confused. There are a bunch of residential streets around there. For example from Falls Rd OP could turn on Fallsmead Way instead of Wootton Pkwy and get closer. Is that awesome for that neighborhood? Probably not. But there are other streets that can get you closer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't your child walk or take the bus? There is a system in place that presumes no parental involvement in dropping off students.

This is MCPS. The precious children don't need to use their feet.

[Anonymous]

All schools are like that. The first week is the worst.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't your child walk or take the bus? There is a system in place that presumes no parental involvement in dropping off students.

This is MCPS. The precious children don't need to use their feet.

There is a two mile ruke, not all places have sidewalks or safe walks. Stop being obnoxious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't your child walk or take the bus? There is a system in place that presumes no parental involvement in dropping off students.

This is MCPS. The precious children don't need to use their feet.

There is a two mile ruke, not all places have sidewalks or safe walks. Stop being obnoxious.

It is not unsafe for them to walk to school around Wootton. Please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why wouldn't your child walk or take the bus? There is a system in place that presumes no parental involvement in dropping off students.

This is MCPS. The precious children don't need to use their feet.

There is a two mile ruke, not all places have sidewalks or safe walks. Stop being obnoxious.

It is not unsafe for them to walk to school around Wootton. Please.

2 miles is walk area