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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2024

Sound Off: SBF Readers Respond to Propane, Safety, History & Student Behavior

Not much gets folks as passionate as they are about school bus and student safety. Here are some recent reader comments about reducing illegal passing, loading safety, and equipment, as well as requests for the larger industry in regard to propane products.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2024

Verra Mobility Toolkit Boosts Awareness for National School Bus Safety Week

Verra Mobility announces a new toolkit to help schools and communities Zero In on School Bus Safety, with a focus on stopping illegal passings.

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NSTA Advocacy in ActionSeptember 27, 2024

Intense Focus on Curbing Illegal School Bus Passings Urgently Needed in Next Congress [NSTA Advocacy in Action]

With a lack of legislative action overshadowed by election turmoil, the NSTA advocates for intensified focus on the rising safety concern of stop-arm infractions, bolstered by recent survey data showing a troubling uptick in violations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2024

Now Online: September 2024 Digital Edition of School Bus Fleet

The seventh issue of 2024 highlights a longtime transportation director, the benefits of electric school buses, and more.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2024

A Decade of Data: U.S. School Bus Crash Statistics Unveiled

Despite the grim statistic of over 100 deaths a year, school bus crashes are on the decline, historical data shows.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 25, 2024

Illegal School Bus Passing Remains Major Safety Threat, NASDPTS Survey Reveals

Data reveals a nearly 4% increase in illegal school bus passing year-over-year. We take a look at what's being done to curb the problem.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2024

New York Association Urges Motorists to Stop for School Buses

Operation Safe Stop Day on April 25 is an opportunity for the New York Association for Pupil Transportation to raise awareness about school bus safety.

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 19, 2024

NSTA Returns to Capitol Hill to Promote School Bus Safety

The National School Transportation Association convened on Capitol Hill for the 2024 Bus-ln, urging legislative action on illegal school bus passing. Advocates engaged in more than 85 meetings, pushing for support of HR 3998. Events included receptions and meetings with representatives, emphasizing student safety. The initiative underscores NSTA's commitment to addressing critical transportation issues.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 11, 2024

Curbing School Bus Violations: How a Maryland School District Benefits from an External Camera System

Harford County Public Schools in Maryland collaborates with AngelTrax, implementing the Child Safety Program to address rampant school bus violations. The system uses automated cameras to capture violations, leading to increased public awareness and enhanced student safety.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 29, 2024

January 2024 Litigation Roundup

A roundup of recent headlines involving lawsuits and other litigation related to pupil transportation, including a lawsuit over a boy allegedly beaten on a school bus, a lawsuit after a deadly crash involving a school bus, a challenge to a school bus camera program, and a lawsuit over delays in the construction of a a transportation complex.

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