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Livingston School District: Pre-Opening Parking Lot Maintenance Saves the School Year

With Livingston schools opening September 5th, parking lots need immediate attention. Safety inspections, ADA compliance, and repairs must be completed now.

August 31, 2025
6 min read
Livingston, NJ
Livingston School District: Pre-Opening Parking Lot Maintenance Saves the School Year - Livingston, NJ asphalt damage and repair solutions

Livingston Schools: 6 Days Until 10,000 Vehicles Return

[Livingston's](/service-areas/livingston-nj/) school district serves over 6,000 students across 9 schools. On September 5th, parking lots that have been quiet all summer will suddenly handle: - **200+ school buses** daily - **3,000+ parent vehicles** at drop-off/pick-up - **500+ staff vehicles** all day - **Delivery and service trucks** - **After-school activity traffic**

School-Specific Challenges

Livingston High School: The district's largest facility faces: - Student driver inexperience - Athletic event traffic - Multiple entry/exit points - Bus lane separation needs

Mount Pleasant Middle School: Unique challenges include: - Limited drop-off space - Tight turning radius for buses - Pedestrian crossing conflicts - After-school activity congestion

Elementary Schools (Collins, Hillside, etc.): [Collins neighborhood](/neighborhoods/livingston-nj/collins/) schools need: - Maximum safety for young children - Clear parent drop-off lanes - Separated bus zones - Visible crosswalks

Critical Safety Inspections Needed NOW

This Weekend's Checklist: - [ ] All potholes filled (trip hazards) - [ ] Crosswalks clearly marked - [ ] Bus lanes properly designated - [ ] Fire lanes unobstructed - [ ] ADA spaces compliant - [ ] Speed bumps intact - [ ] Signage visible and correct - [ ] Lighting functional

ADA Compliance: Non-Negotiable for Schools

Schools face stricter ADA enforcement: - **Parent drop-off** must be accessible - **Van-accessible spaces** required - **Slopes cannot exceed** 1:48 - **Path of travel** must be clear - **Fines start at** $75,000

Last-Minute Solutions Available

This Labor Day Weekend: - Emergency pothole repair - Rapid line striping - ADA compliance updates - Safety sign installation - Speed bump repairs

Overnight Services (Sept 2-4): - Complete parking lot sealcoating - Full restriping - Major crack repairs - Safety improvements

The Liability Schools Face

One accident or injury can result in: - Lawsuits against the district - Increased insurance premiums - State funding penalties - Negative publicity - Parent confidence loss

Livingston School District Special Pricing

For Livingston schools only (through Sept 4): - **30% off** all emergency repairs - **Free** safety inspections - **Same-day** pothole repairs - **Overnight** service available - **Direct billing** to district approved

Don't Wait for an Incident

"Last year a parent tripped in our lot on the first day. The lawsuit cost the district $45,000. This year, we had Randy's inspect and repair everything in August." - Livingston School Administrator

Call (862) 224-6666 NOW for emergency school service. Crews standing by through Labor Day weekend.

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