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NewsFebruary 7, 2013

Bill would require motorists to stop for buses on private roads

Current Arizona law requires motorists to stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students on public highways. A bill under consideration in the state Legislature would amend the law for it to apply to private roads and driveways as well, but it would not apply to a bus that is stopped in a parking lot.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2013

LaHood to speak at 'Love the Bus' event

Outgoing U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood accepts an invitation to serve as the lead speaker at the American School Bus Council’s main “Love the Bus” event at an elementary school in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 12. It will mark the second time he has participated in a Love the Bus celebration — the first was in 2011 in Takoma Park, Md.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2013

Letter: Reactions to the school bus shooting, abduction

After the Jan. 29 incident in Alabama in which a man boarded a school bus, fatally shot the driver and took a 5-year-old student hostage, a director of transportation in Arizona wrote this letter to his staff to address any concerns about their safety.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2013

LaHood to step down as transportation secretary

Ray LaHood announces on Tuesday to the employees of the U.S. Department of Transportation that he will not serve a second term, but he says he will stay on until his successor is confirmed. LaHood showed support for the pupil transportation industry during his term, calling for funding of a program to promote the benefits of yellow buses, attending industry events and taking on such issues as distracted driving.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2013

Ariz. district buys 13 propane school buses

Glendale Elementary School District acquires six Blue Bird propane buses and seven Collins propane buses — the district's first powered by the alternative fuel. Canyon State Bus Sales' Phil Polizzatto calls the district's decision "both financially and environmentally responsible."

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2012

Markus Videnieks joins ASBC team

Videnieks will coordinate the execution of American School Bus Council priorities and lead various outreach efforts. He was previously a vice president at a large Washington, D.C., government relations firm, focusing on transportation issues and the legislative agendas of nonprofit hospitals and universities.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2012

District collects toys for special-needs students

Washington Elementary School District #6 in Phoenix provides the small toys to these passengers to offer them comfort in stressful situations. Transportation Supervisor for Special Education Antonio Mlynek says three Walmart stores in the state donated $250 to assist with the purchases.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2012

American School Bus Council seeks coordinator

The contract role supports ASBC's marketing and operational activities and manages an upcoming project. Requirements include project management and school transportation industry experience.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 4, 2012

Ohio state director Pete Japikse steps down

The 32-year veteran of pupil transportation retires from state service, but he will soon begin a new role with the Ohio School Boards Association in which he says he will “continue working with the great people in this business.”

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

Boy found by highway after riding bus

The boy decides to ride the school bus instead of waiting for his parents to pick him up. He is reportedly dropped off a mile from home and wanders along the highway. Officials at the district where the boy attends school now require more teachers to stand by the buses to monitor who gets on them.

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