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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2011

Enhancing vision in the danger zone

As a school bus driver, Gloria Buley sought a way to enhance the safety of children outside of the bus. What she came up with is a device that serves as an additional mirror and a stop arm. She explains the invention in an interview with SBF.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2011

Study seeks to improve wheelchair transport safety

School bus drivers and attendants are asked to share their experiences in a survey being conducted by university researchers. The outcome is expected to help bolster the safety of wheelchair-seated students by identifying needs for improved technologies, standards and training.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2011

Minnesota school bus seat belt cutter requirements clarified

Officials from the Department of Public Safety explain that all school buses built after Dec. 31, 2007, and used in the state must be equipped with a full-width handgrip webbing strap/seat belt cutter in the driver compartment.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2011

Rhode Island family challenges school bus monitor bill

New legislation would eliminate the state's requirement for monitors to be on all school buses for kindergartners up to fifth-graders. The Pendergasts, whose daughter was struck and killed by her own school bus in 1985, are in favor of preserving the mandate, saying that monitors help to increase student safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Tips for promoting the importance of school buses

A free web seminar sponsored by the American School Bus Council and presented by SBF will offer guidance on communicating the environmental, economic, educational and safety benefits of the yellow bus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2011

First Student names new region operations manager

Mike Shedor will oversee the school bus contractor's Kansas and central Missouri territories, including locations in Jefferson City, Kansas City and Columbia in Missouri, and Olathe, Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley in Kansas. He will also coach staff on First Student's safety policies and training programs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

NAPT recommends Transfinder fleet management solution

The association adds Servicefinder to its Recommended Products Program. Products in the program are deemed essential to personal growth and development and operational safety and efficiency by NAPT.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

New York association responds to executive budget proposal

New York Association for Pupil Transportation Executive Director Peter Mannella expresses concerns about the governor’s 2011-12 fiscal year budget, saying that the measures to reduce the overall costs of school transportation could adversely affect operations, student safety and efficiency. He urges the Legislature to consider cost-saving mandates the association has advanced.

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ProductsFebruary 22, 2011

Mighty Night Light

The Mighty Night Light is a small, high-powered LED white light intended for both commercial and public safety use.

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Articlesby Kelly AguinaldoFebruary 17, 2011

Operation Focuses on Efficient, Personal Service

The staff at Educational Service District 112’s Specialized Transportation Cooperative in Vancouver, Wash., monitors its growth to cost-effectively meet the needs of its member schools and school districts. Students are provided with customized transportation to maximize their safety.

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