Whether plans are on the horizon or buses are on the road, four districts detail their procedures for issues such as routing, social distancing, enforcing mask wearing, and cleaning schedules.
The president of the New Hampshire School Transportation Association talks about leading via Zoom, concerns about drivers feeling comfortable getting behind the wheel again, and his pride in an association in which competing businesses team up for safe student transportation.
School transportation plays a critical role in a safe and healthy back-to-school season. And with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, safety’s role in student transportation continues to expand and evolve to meet new challenges.
Developing a long-term plan, creating a pipeline of staff who are prepared to move into more responsible positions, and mentoring top candidates are crucial to ensuring success.
During the challenges brought about by the pandemic, leaders should remember to keep their role in perspective, focus on a positive outlook of the future and their team’s strengths, and give themselves a break.
Let’s seize the opportunity to improve training for students and drivers and help them understand the entire process of crossing safety, including what to do if the danger signal is sounded.
These systems offer features that allow for saving time and resources such as soap, and brush systems that can accommodate exterior equipment, including stop arms and crossing arms.
A Washington state district dispatcher shares a process he devised to more easily get trainees up to speed on key technological tools such as Google G Suite, routing and tracking software, and mobile texting.
On tap to assist are ultraviolet light, fogging, and tracking systems, disinfectant sprayers, and an app and digital solution that help track cleaning and conduct contact tracing.
Known for his people skills, hard work, and uncanny ability to build effective teams, the senior vice president of National Express has played a key role in growing and improving school bus companies.
Oliver, a transportation programs consultant for the California Department of Education, discusses the importance of a plan outlining details for identifying COVID-19 symptoms, considerations for special-needs students, and the state’s new online training.
Maintaining proper inflation and consistently completing thorough visual inspections and rotations go a long way toward extending tire life.
The latest solutions include features that gather additional variables — such as social distancing — introduced by the pandemic, quickly cover “what-if” scenarios, and enhance communication efforts, suppliers say.
President/CEO Joseph Mirabile talks about the decision to begin manufacturing the critically needed gear and how the community was coming together pack and distribute it to frontline workers.
Extra sanitizing, contact tracing, social distancing, and increased training and communication are some of the best practices that transportation directors are implementing for school reopening amid COVID-19.