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Marte questions SCA on student travel distance and transportation

New York City Council · Jul 14, 2026 · starts 0:10:26 · 56 sec

Marte asks about average student travel distance and transportation impacts. Palton notes the site is about three walking blocks from the main Curtis building; Bender adds the building will be fully accessible and SCA works with DOT on safe drop-off and busing.

Christopher Marte

Thank you.

Christopher Marte

What's the average distance students will have to travel to attend this school?

Christopher Marte

How would it impact transportation needs and accessibility?

Roderick Palton

So I've walked.

Member of the Public - Andrea Bender

I can't.

Roderick Palton

In fact, we were there a couple weeks ago.

Roderick Palton

It's pretty close.

Roderick Palton

It's about three walking blocks from the main building, so it's very walkable.

Member of the Public - Andrea Bender

And just to add, to answer your questions about accessibility, although I don't think this is exactly what you're asking, the building will, of course, be fully accessible.

Member of the Public - Andrea Bender

As far as transportation, when we design any new building, we're working closely with the Office of Pupil Transport and New York City Department of Transportation to ensure safe drop-off, safe busing, safe arrival and dismissal procedures for parents.

Member of the Public - Andrea Bender

So that's something that we work very closely with New York City Public Schools and DOT on.

Christopher Marte

Great.