Dear {Mr. John Smith}, MP,
I am writing to you as a student of Cedar Park High School, located in your constituency. I would like to request your support for providing a school bus service for our school.
Currently, many students have to rely on their parents, public transportation, or walking to get to school. This causes several problems, such as:
- Traffic congestion and pollution around the school area, especially during peak hours. According to the American School Bus Council, school buses can reduce traffic by taking 36 cars off the road for each bus.
- Safety risks for students who have to cross busy roads or walk long distances in bad weather. School buses are the safest way to travel to and from school, as they are 70 times more likely to get students to school safely than cars.
- Financial burden for low-income families who have to pay for gas, car maintenance, or public transportation fees. School buses can save money for families and communities by providing a more affordable transportation option.
- Lack of social and academic benefits for students who miss out on the opportunity to interact with their peers and teachers on the bus. School buses can help students make new friends, learn to share and cooperate, and develop time management and responsibility skills.
Therefore, I urge you to advocate for a school bus service for our school, which would benefit not only the students, but also the parents, teachers, and the environment. Please let me know what steps you are taking to address this issue and how I can help.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
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