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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2010

Experts to discuss seat belts for school buses

During DATTCO's expo in April, industry officials and others will focus on an overview of safety data, seat belt options, usage statistics, compliance and enforcement issues, costs and trends in legislation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2010

Blue Bird presents at Propane Engine Fuel Summit

Company officials spoke to attendees about the Propane-Powered Vision Type C school and activity bus, noting that the 77-passenger unit meets and exceeds all federal and Canadian motor vehicle safety standards and yields lower fuel, maintenance and operating costs.

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The building blocks of school bus safety

Buster the School Bus has taught important safety lessons to countless schoolchildren across the nation. But Robbie Ward, an autistic second-grader from North Carolina, was particularly inspired: After seeing the remote-controlled robot in a school assembly, Robbie created a model of Buster out of Legos.

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ArticlesMarch 12, 2010

Top Shops 2010

This year for our annual series, we've profiled five maintenance programs at school district and contractor fleets around the country that have led them to excel on state inspections. They have also helped to reduce the operations' costs and enhance safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2010

Georgia team wins national special-needs roadeo

David O’Keeffe and Jacquelyn Turner of Clayton County Public Schools placed first during the 13th National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo. Tammy Roberson and Tammy Labaro of Moravia (N.Y.) Central School District placed second, and Tyrone Pickney and Thomas Orr of Jasper County Schools in Ridgeland, S.C., placed third.

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ProductsMarch 12, 2010

Shure Safety Station

The Shure Safety Station can be used to store first aid supplies. It is made of heavy-duty reinforced steel and features a stainless steel top, a stainless steel chase panel and leg levelers.

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ArticlesMarch 2, 2010

Safety and the economy

Compromising safety because of cost is a shortsighted decision. It is important to remember that the value of a human life does not change in a recession.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2010

NYAPT testifies before state fiscal committees

The pupil transportation group cautions lawmakers to avoid money-saving measures that could compromise student safety. NYAPT also expresses qualified support for a "shared services" proposal, calls for a review of special-needs transportation costs, and proposes streamlining paperwork requirements.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2010

Program offers memorable lesson on bus safety

Professional rodeo clown Marvin Nash and his wife, Darlene, developed the Take Pride in Your Ride program, which promotes school bus safety and appreciation of the driver and fellow riders. Drivers are educated on the content and then teach it to students.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2010

Sen. proposes cutting busing for Utah high school students

Although such a move has been made in other places, some officials disagree with the proposal, citing traffic congestion, safety and other concerns.

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