To make the streets safer for children, Boston's City Council is rallying behind a bill that seeks to put a stop to the illegal passing of school buses during drop-off and pick-up times. According to the City of Boston's official website, council members are throwing their support behind Bill S.2600, known as An Act Enhancing School Bus Safety – a move that couldn't come soon enough for concerned parents and commuters alike.

The resolution adopted by the council this week points out a persistent problem: Boston's school and MBTA buses are often hindered by traffic congestion and illegal maneuvers from impatient drivers. Eager commuters frequently pull the dangerous stunt of whizzing past buses while their stop signs are unfurled and the kids are just steps away. This not only flouts traffic laws but puts the youngest among us at risk.

By endorsing Bill S.2600, the council is urging state lawmakers on Beacon Hill to greenlight a measure that would install camera enforcement systems on buses statewide. This technological eye would capture the license plates of law-breaking drivers in the act, thereby holding them accountable and, ideally, deterring future violations.

The safety of children is at stake, and the Council's resolution is a clear signal to state legislators that action is necessary. As congestion continues to plague our streets, and with school buses often snared in the gridlock, the resolve to keep kids safe cannot be understated. It's a move that shows the Council isn't just idling by while safety concerns go unaddressed – it’s taking the wheel.

For more details on the Council's resolution and the specifics of Bill S.2600, visit the Boston government's official announcement.