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ArticlesJuly 17, 2012

Is your school district prepared for super-fog?

Super-fog is a combination of smoke and early morning water vapor that produces zero visibility over roadways. When it impacts a Florida operation, buses are convoyed out of the terminals until they reach a clear area, and a “pre-warning” procedure is developed.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2012

Redflex acquires safety camera program

The company expands its student safety division through the acquisition of SmartBus Live. The program helps monitor and deter drivers who illegally pass school buses while the stop arm is deployed.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2012

Winners named in national bus safety competition

Drivers from around the nation participate in the 42nd Annual School Bus Driver International Safety Competition. Mark Koelbl of First Student in Alberta places first in the Conventional Bus category, Antonio Perez of San Dieguito Union High School District in California takes top honors in the Transit Bus category and Russell Altizer of Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia wins first place in the Small Bus category.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

District plans bus loop safety upgrade

As part of the project at Dansville (N.Y.) Central School District, a fence will be built at the edge of a parking lot facing the bus loop, and the loop will be off-limits to vehicular traffic during school hours.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Nominate a great administrator

Do you know an exemplary school transportation director who deserves some recognition for his or her efforts? We’re getting ready to select a recipient for our 2012 Administrator of the Year award, and we’re accepting nominations.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 13, 2012

NTSB calls for speed limiters on trucks, buses

In response to last year's motorcoach crash in New York City that killed 15 people, the National Transportation Safety Board recommends that all new heavy vehicles be equipped with advanced speed-limiting technology.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2012

Law aims to protect adult bus riders with disabilities

Under the legislation signed by acting N.J. Gov. Kim Guadagno, when a school bus is picking up or discharging any person with disabilities, including adults, the bus driver is required to use the flashing red lights and other motorists must stop. The legislation also establishes penalties for violators.

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ProductsJuly 13, 2012

Dual-Vision XC

The Dual-Vision XC is a continuous video recording solution that utilizes two cameras in a single enclosure for interior and exterior viewing.

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ProductsJuly 13, 2012

Multi-Max 1000 Controller

The Multi-Max 1000 controller for Espar’s E-Guardian Series of bus heaters features a manual, one-button on/off control so the driver can activate the heater when waiting for students.

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ArticlesCover StoryJuly 12, 2012

Bus yard safety, inside and out

Physical security such as fences and video surveillance, in addition to providing your drivers and other staff with ID badges and safety training, can go a long way in securing your bus yard.

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