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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 28, 2020

Indiana Motorist Appeals Conviction in Fatal Crash

Alyssa Shepherd’s attorney says that although the crash is a “heart-wrenching tragedy, we believe it is still just an accident and not a crime.”

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 23, 2020

Delaware, Utah Bills Would Crack Down on Stop-Arm Running

Lawmakers in the two states propose legislation that includes measures such as external cameras on buses and increasing fines for offending motorists.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 21, 2020

New York Student Transportation Veteran Runs for State Senate

Mike Martucci, the former owner and founder of Quality Bus Service and past president of the New York School Bus Contractors Association, announces his bid for a spot in the state Legislature.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 21, 2020

Special-Needs Student Struck by Vehicle While Boarding School Bus

Eighteen-year-old Sam Bryant is attempting to board his school bus when he is hit by a vehicle illegally passing the bus. He is transported and released from the hospital with minor injuries.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 14, 2020

Indiana Stop-Arm Running Crackdown May Include Seizing Cars of Offenders

Senate Bill 219 would let police seize a stop-arm runner’s vehicle. Meanwhile, Gov. Eric Holcomb announces that over 2,500 citations were issued as part of an illegal passing prevention program.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson January 7, 2020

5 New Technology Offerings for Pupil Transportation

Integrated mirrors with driver alert LEDs, an artificial intelligence-powered stop-arm camera system, and heavy-duty wheelchair tie-downs were some of the latest technology options showcased at the NAPT trade show on Nov. 5 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 7, 2020

Students, Community Raise Funds for Extended Stop Arms

The group of Maine students, with support from school staff and community members, is working to raise nearly $33,000 to add 15 extended stop arms to buses on routes with the highest number of illegal passing incidents.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 2, 2020

Ohio Law Enforcement, Pupil Transporters Question Removal of Front License Plate Requirement

Some pupil transportation officials in the state back law enforcement's safety concerns about a plan to stop requiring front license plates on vehicles. They cite a reduced chance of identifying stop-arm runners.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserDecember 31, 2019

5 Questions: Keith Dreiling on Sharing School Bus Safety Passion, Data

Keith Dreiling, the state director of the Kansas Department of Education School Bus Safety Unit, discusses his passion for student safety and the changes that the department's renowned loading and unloading survey has undergone under his tenure.

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School Bus Fleet BlogDecember 20, 2019

Remembering Makayla

A school bus safety product supplier reflects on safety awareness on the eight-year anniversary of the death of Makayla Strahle, who was struck while crossing the street after exiting her bus.

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