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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2009

Special-Needs Briefs — 3/2/09

Bus driver ensures special-needs students’ safety during tornado EDMOND, Okla. — School bus driver Cynthia Wiggs was praised last month f...

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2009

Roadeo draws special-needs transportation talent

INDIANAPOLIS — Top pupil transporters converged here over the weekend to test their skills in the 12th National Special-Needs Team Safety Roadeo.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2009

Wheelchair Lifts Boast High-Tech Innovations

Today’s wheelchair lift manufacturers are in tune with pupil transporters’ mission to ensure the safety of students, particularly if the children...

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

Florida county plans school bus stop improvements

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners has approved the installation of street lights at 12 school bus stops and 10- by 10-foot concrete standing pads at four locations in an effort to improve safety and visibility for students and motorists.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

Georgia targets school bus-rail crossing safety

A new state law requires school districts to submit to the Department of Transportation (DOT) a list of railroad crossings that do not have active warning devices on school bus routes.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Blue Bird facility wins safety award

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — Blue Bird Corp.’s manufacturing facility here recently completed one year without a lost-time incident.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Safety Rules! contributes to environmental nonprofit agency

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — School transportation consulting firm Safety Rules! has become a member of 1% For The Planet, a nonprofit organization with over 7,0...

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2008

The Dos and Don'ts of Wheelchair Transport Safety

By Lawrence W. Schneider and Miriam A. Manary After the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1976 became law, it was common p...

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2008

Los Angeles district honors bus drivers for safety, attendance

Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) transportation branch celebrated School Bus Safety Awareness Month in October by recognizing 941 of its school bus drivers for safe driving and perfect attendance.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2008

New technology on display at NAPT trade show

The National Association for Pupil Transportation's annual trade show opened with more than 120 exhibitors. School bus industry suppliers put new products on display, including the latest in safety, security and equipment technology.

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