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WEBDriving the industry as the source of school bus and student transportation news since 1991
Data Tells Story of School Transportation-related Fatalities, Injuries
WEBSep 5, 2023 · On May 12, a 13-year-old student pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorist. According to preliminary information released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) which announced it was investigating the crash for the safety of school bus routes and stops as well as driver behavior while approaching stopped school buses and technologies to prevent or mitigate the severity of ...
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WEBBlogs Archives - School Transportation News. Two hundred and fifty-four readers, nearly 72 percent of which have the title of transportation director, said in this month’s magazine survey that they...
Advanced Warning of Electric School Bus Fires Key to Prompt …
WEBJul 1, 2022 · A fire suppression system installed in the engine compartment of a West Virginia school bus demonstrates technology now available to squelch fires, or at least slow them to aid in student evacuation.
EQT Infrastructure Completes Acquisition of First Student
WEBJul 22, 2021 · EQT is a global private equity firm and blue-chip infrastructure investor. According to a statement issued by First Student, EQT is reputable and experienced, with the deployment of $11 billion in equity in North America since 2012.
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WEBBeginning in 2019, there will be two STN EXPO events held every year, the original in Reno, Nevada and a new experience in Indianapolis in June.. In 2015, the STN EXPO offered a new experience: The Green Bus Summit.
Using Technology for Routing, School Bus Stop Safety
WEBFeb 8, 2021 · At STN EXPO Virtual, REI representatives dove into the topic of how technology advancements and electronics have taken on a larger role in school transportation.. Cheyenne Bybee, an REI inside sales representative, said during the Jan. 25 presentation that video cameras cut down on both onboard and external safety and discipline issues.
Mobility House to Save California School District $500K Via Smart ...
WEBMay 4, 2021 · Belmont, Calif. — Stockton Unified School District has partnered with The Mobility House to deploy smart charging strategy and management solutions for the district’s zero-emissions fleet project, which is now operational and scheduled to transport students to schools throughout the district.
Special Needs Resources - School Transportation News
WEBFederal Laws. SAFETEA-LU: The reauthorization of the federal highway bill enacted in August 2005 added a provision (49 USC 30112) that outlaws the nation’s public schools from purchasing or leasing a non-conforming van for use in pupil transportation services.States may now lose federal highway safety funds if residing schools are discovered to be in violation.
New School Transportation Studies Compare Costs, Advantages …
WEBAug 27, 2019 · Bellwether Education Partners, a national nonprofit organization that is focused on improving education and life outcomes for underserved children, released a group of three new studies today on vital issues that are shaping school transportation.