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ArticlesAugust 1, 2000

Fun, Memorable Ways to Teach School Bus Safety

Classroom safety programs that feature safe and dangerous puppets, safety-challenged Oz characters and an old friend (Buster the Bus) help to engage and educate young riders.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2000

You can’t always get what you want

At the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT), we decided to invest time, energy and expertise in ensuring that good school bus safety laws are enacted in our state.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2000

Help get the word out on transport wheelchairs

Students who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs represent only a small fraction of the approximately 23.5 million children who ride school buses to and from school each day. As such, they could be easily overlooked when it comes to occupant safety.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2000

The ‘Next Generation’ of Protection for Wheelchair Passengers

With crash-tested securement points, the transport wheelchair will significantly improve passenger safety. Meanwhile, retractable securement systems already are having a positive impact.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 1999

School loading zones should be wheelchair friendly

Extra care needs to be given to school loading-zone safety when buses for children with special-needs are involved, especially when the children are transported in wheelchairs.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 1999

25 Events That Shaped School Transportation

How did we get where we are today? Change has been driven by advances in technology, mounting safety concerns and tragedy. Let's look back.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1999

Evaluating the Safety of Lap Belts on Small School Buses

By focusing the seat-belt debate on large school buses, have we overlooked the potential danger of lap belts on small buses?

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1999

LEDs Poised for a Breakthrough in School Buses?

The major benefits of light-emitting diodes are increased safety and longevity, but do they outweigh the higher initial costs?

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1999

Getting the Best Deal on School Bus Insurance

Put together a marketing package that shows your commitment to safety. Develop a long-term relationship with your risk carrier.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 1999

Momentum shifts away from non-conforming vans

As we approach the end of the 20th century, I’m encouraged by a school transportation safety movement to replace non-conforming vans with school buses

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