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Maintenanceby StaffApril 10, 2012

App aims to streamline bus inspections

Indiana troopers have been using paper forms with a checklist during school bus inspections, then manually entering the info into a database — which officials said is cumbersome. A university computer class came up with an idea for an online application that digitizes the process with the use of tablet devices.

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Managementby StaffApril 10, 2012

Zonar, Esri offer integrated vehicle tracking system

Officials say the system, which delivers real-time fleet data layered with geographic map information, helps companies determine capacity enhancements, improve fuel efficiency, optimize routes and share interactive transportation maps on the web.

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Safetyby StaffApril 10, 2012

New AngelTrax system captures stop-arm violations

IntelliGuard automatically captures and wirelessly transfers high-quality video of an offending vehicle’s license plate — as well as its make, model and color — without intervention from the school bus driver.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonApril 10, 2012

States launch 2nd national stop-arm running count

The inaugural survey found that more than 76,000 vehicles illegally passed school buses in a one-day snapshot. This year, NASDPTS aims to get more states involved in the count and to keep raising awareness about the pervasive problem.

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Safetyby Kelly RoherApril 10, 2012

Iowa mandates school bus driver background checks

Gov. Terry Branstad signs legislation that requires employers to review the Iowa court information system, as well as the sex offender registry and central registries for child abuse and dependent adult abuse, for information regarding applicants. State director Max Christensen shares with SBF his views on the new law, which also requires checks every five years once applicants are hired.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffApril 9, 2012

Propane vehicle parade to feature Blue Bird Type C bus

The school bus manufacturer’s Next Generation 2012 propane-powered unit will be among the vehicles featured during the Propane Clean Air Rally and Autogas Parade, which will be held in Atlanta on Saturday. A press conference and a ride-and-drive event will follow the rally and parade.

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Managementby StaffApril 9, 2012

National Express names chief operating officer for transit

The school bus contracting company appoints Mike Rushin to the newly created role, where he will be responsible for growing and overseeing all transit operations in North America. Rushin most recently served as president of transit services for TransCare.

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Special Needs Transportationby Kelly RoherApril 9, 2012

District buses special-ed kids, expects $400K in savings

Clovis (Calif.) Unified School District brings the service in house after it had been contracted and sees ridership growth in addition to financial benefits. Director of Transportation Charlie Ott discusses this with SBF, as well as the steps that were taken to make the transition this school year.

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Safetyby StaffApril 5, 2012

$4K awarded in school bus safety challenge

National Express Corp. holds the challenge for its customer service centers, aiming to reduce preventable accidents and work-related injuries. Blue Bird sponsors the awards, with $1,000 going to each of four regions.

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Safetyby StaffApril 5, 2012

Lawyers challenge legality of school bus cameras

The lawsuit claims that the use of cameras to capture the images of drivers who illegally pass Jefferson Parish buses violates the Louisiana Constitution by using civil proceedings to address moving violations and giving law enforcement power to a company motivated by profit.

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