Transportation Program
Malden Catholic's transportation program has three components. First, we offer a private bus service through LBK Transportation Company. Second, we offer the use of SchoolPool, a web site that is available through our main web page (http://www.maldencatholic.org) which allows parents to find and sign up for available car pools in their area. Lastly, we offer discount MBTA passes ($20.00 per month) for the use of public transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MC Transportation Program
WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE?
Buses
The following is a summary of the bus service we offer. We will determine the exact times, and stops based on the demand for this service. The routes, vehicle size, and costs associated are based on the number of students that register for the program. Morning departure from the first stop will be around 6:30 AM with an arrival time of about 7:30 AM to MC. The current routes are listed below.
* Route A leaves Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers, at 6:30 AM and moves along Route 62 to Route 128 to Route 1 and stops at the Eastern Bank at 808 Salem Street, Lynnfield and departs at 6:50 AM. The bus continues along Route 1 and stops at the entrance to the Square One Mall in Saugus and departs at 7:10 AM, then arrives at Malden Catholic.
* Route B departs the mini-mall at the intersection of Route 38 and Route 129 at 35 Lowell Street, Wilmington at 6:30 AM. It proceeds along Route 38 and stops at the Crestview Plaza, 36 Montvale Ave. (at the overhang) in Stoneham and departs at 6:45 AM. The bus proceeds along Montvale Ave. to Main Street to Franklin Street and stops at the Stoneham Credit Union (at the overhang) , 40 Pine Street, Stoneham, departing at 7:00 AM The bus proceeds on Franklin St. to Main St. to Lebanon St. in Melrose and arrives at Malden Catholic.
Departing Routes: The afternoon school buses leave Malden Catholic at 5:15 PM. The routes will be run in reverse from the morning schedule.
* Route A will arrive at the Square One Mall in Saugus at 5:20 PM. The bus will proceed to the Eastern Bank arriving at 5:40 and make its last stop at Liberty Tree Mall at 5:50 PM.
* Route B will arrive at the Stoneham Credit Union at 5:20 PM. The bus will proceed to the Crest View Plaza arriving at 5:35 PM and make its last stop at 35 Lowell Street at 5:50 PM.
Public Transportation - Malden Catholic is located in a unique area of the city. We are very accessible by public transportation! There are a number of MBTA buses that drive by the school within a couple blocks. You can also take the MBTA's Orange Line or Commuter Rail.
From Malden MBTA Station, Orange Line:
Take a Linden or Maplewood bus (106, 108, 411) to Maplewood Square (ask driver) and walk down Maplewood Street to Malden Catholic (five minutes walk from bus stop).
From Sullivan Square, Orange Line
Take the bus marked 109 Linden Square via Broadway Plaza. Get off the bus at Broadway Plaza. Walk through the plaza by the Shop and Stop. Malden Catholic is in back of the row of stores straight ahead.
Visit the MBTA website for detailed routes, schedules and passes.
Car pooling - MC is participating in SchoolPool, a web-based service parents can use to set up carpools with other MC families in their cities and towns. Parents or students can register online with SchoolPool and receive a personalized list matching you to other families in your immediate area to make contact via email. Participants are identified by an identification number and zip code so that it is not necessary to reveal personal information online. The service is free to our parents.
To visit SchoolPool site, please click here to go to SchoolPool.
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WHAT DOES IT COST?
The cost of the bus service will be $800.00 per student for the year. The service will be offered on a first come first served basis. As we fill the vehicles on each route, we will establish a waiting list. For those families who are interested in using the bus transportation service you should register by filling out the forms (available at the main office or below) by June 30, 2010. If have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Jeff Smith at 781-322-3098 ext. 306.
For public transportation, the cost for MBTA passes is $20.
There is no cost for the SchoolPool online service. It's a free service offered to parents and students.
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HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Buses - Students who want to sign up for the transportation program must completed a registration form and waiver. A $100 deposit is required at the time of registration. Students may download the registration form and waiver by clicking here. A $100 deposit is required by June 30, 2010.
MBTA passes - visit the school's main office.
Car pooling - visit the MC website in the coming weeks and click on the SchoolPool link that will be on the home page. All you need to register is an email address.
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WHOM DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
Please contact Assistant Principal Mr. Jeff Smith at 781-322-3098 ext. 306 for any questions.
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