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Safetyby StaffDecember 30, 2009

Film on Prestonsburg bus crash to premiere

Documentary includes an interview with a survivor of the 1958 accident, which claimed 27 lives when a school bus plunged into the Big Sandy River.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 29, 2009

Massachusetts governor scraps plan to cut $18M for school transportation

Gov. Deval Patrick reportedly rescinded his proposal after learning how the funding cuts would affect school districts. Options for restoring the funding include using stimulus funds, layoffs at the state level and cuts in other areas of government or education.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffDecember 29, 2009

Texas agency gets $3.1M for alternative-fuel efforts

The Railroad Commission of Texas will use the funds to add 258 propane-powered school buses and 24 support vehicles to 19 public fleets. The grant will also fund upgrades to 19 refueling sites for the fleets to accommodate advances in propane vehicle technology.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 28, 2009

NCST Writing Committee drafts available for comments

Writing Committee drafts for the 15th National Congress on School Transportation have been posted on the NCST Website. The deadline to submit comments, requests for additional changes or modifications, or new proposals is Feb.19.

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Managementby StaffDecember 18, 2009

School bus sales continue to drop

The number of units sold in North America fell 8.1 percent in 2009, marking the third year of decline in a row.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffDecember 18, 2009

Thomas Built gets first order for SCR-equipped HDX buses

Fifty-nine of the manufacturer’s Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses featuring selective catalytic reduction technology will be delivered to a Maryland school district in June and July 2010.

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Managementby StaffDecember 17, 2009

REI launches electronic catalog, YouTube channel

Web-based media tools allow users to view Radio Engineering Industries products and warranty information online with the electronic catalog, and to learn more about the company and its products via the YouTube channel.

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Managementby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Blue Bird honors top dealers

Bryson Sales and Service of Utah is named the school bus manufacturer’s 2009 Dealer of the Year. Regional and "Best in Bus" awards were also given out.

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Managementby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Federal Highway Administration strives to improve safety on roads

A 2009 edition of the agency’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices was released this week. The manual includes new and updated requirements for numerous traffic control devices, including requiring better pavement markings to increase bike lane safety and extending walk times for pedestrians at crosswalks.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 15, 2009

Alabama state director discusses Huntsville crash report

Joe Lightsey says the accident emphasized the need for close monitoring and strong penalties to ensure that school bus drivers buckle up.

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