“We cannot let teachers be laid off and have education programs cut while there is real money to save here,” says Denis Gallagher, chairman and CEO of Student Transportation Inc.

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School Bus Contractor Has a Plan

Student Transportation Inc. head Denis Gallagher discusses his “Education Stimulus Plan,” which he says gives districts an immediate cash benefit. He also talks about the company’s recent name change and its growth.

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St. Louis will host the 2010 National School Transportation Association (NSTA) Annual Meeting and Convention July 24-28.

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NSTA Convention to Cover Current Industry Issues
Sessions at this year’s event will provide the latest information on such topics as clean diesel and school bus advocacy projects. Activities will focus on bus security and the stranded-pupil problem. NSTA is also stepping up its efforts to recognize contestants in the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition.

Barry Stock has been a fixture in the pupil transportation community since he launched Stock School Transport in 1988. The current executive vice president of business development for National Express Corp. will retire at the end of July.

What's New in the Top 50
Recent developments with several of this year's largest school bus contractor companies.

Delta Liquid Energy recently installed propane refueling equipment for Los Angeles Unified School District. Ted Olsen, alternative fuels manager for the company, says that making certain there is adequate space to house refueling infrastructure at a facility is important.

Alternative Fuel Options: Spotlight on Propane and CNG
Thinking about operating buses powered by these fuels? Take into consideration the possible financial benefits, the space necessary for refueling infrastructure and what type of dispensing equipment suits the fleet, as well as employee safety and training.

Cummins hits landmark in 2010 engine production

LAUSD honored for running buses on natural gas

Stimulus funds to help switch buses to CNG

EPA bestows funds for bus replacements, retrofits

Parents urged to stop idling at schools

Operations participate in school bus retrofit program

Pupil presses for school bus idling reduction

State and local officials call for DERA reauthorization

Texas, Michigan districts to receive propane buses

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More Resources

EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center

Propane Education & Research Council

National Biodiesel Board

Products

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Waste/Recycle Cabinet
Shure's waste/recycle cabinet comes with a plastic receptacle for waste or recyclable materials. The cabinet comes in three models.

Eco-Star anti-idling system
The Eco-Star anti-idling system turns off the engine when the vehicle is in park, speed is zero and passenger door is open, and restarts when the door is closed and the brake pedal is pressed.

Liquid Heat Generator
The Liquid Heat Generator (LHG) instantly heats the cabin of diesel-engine school buses while reducing idle time and emissions.

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