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Oct172018 by Deirdre O'BrienNo Comments

Turn the danger zone into a safety zone – See New Safe Fleet solutions at NAPT

Industry Trends, Perimeter Safety, School Bus

Visit us in booth 629 to learn how we can help you change the danger zone into a safety zone. We’re excited about this year’s NAPT Annual Conference and Tradeshow and looking forward to continuing conversations about Danger Zone Safety. (more…)

Aug242018 by Yumi AngNo Comments

Back-to-School Safety Zone Checklist

Expert Advice Series, For New Transportation Directors, Industry Trends, Perimeter Safety, School Bus

360 degrees of Safety around the School Bus 64% of the school-age pedestrians fatally injured in school-transportation-related crashes in the last decade were struck by the school buses themselves. (NHTSA, Traffic Safety Fact Sheet, 2017) Two deadly contributors to these preventable accidents are: 1) Driver Distraction and 2) Vehicle Blind spots Whether we are drivers, pedestrians, or passengers, we all grow comfortable in our surroundings. Our everyday routines (driving to work, catching a school bus or walking to the bus stop) become the foundation for habits that, more often than not, are conducted in “autopilot mode.” Not being fully present while navigating traffic is commonplace. But given the number of accidents attributed to distraction, looking for ways to be more awar

Jun122018 by Kerry SomervilleNo Comments

A New Approach to tackling School Bus Route Operations

Industry Trends, Routing, School Bus

The safety of students and drivers underscores every step a school bus transportation department makes. What happens outside the bus is just as important as what happens inside — often more so as the majority of fatalities and injuries happen outside the bus. How does Route Operations Planning factor into the equation? And could better, more efficient route operations lead to increased student and driver safety? (more…)

Aug312017 by Vlada Terenina1 Comment

Video Cameras on School Buses: One More Step to Student Safety

Risk Management, School Bus, Video Camera Surveillance

The start of the school year is a hectic time for everyone - parents, students, school districts, and transportation departments. During this busy season, student safety is of paramount importance, especially when it comes to safety on school buses. As the bus is a small, enclosed space, it often becomes a ‘bully zone’, where victims have no place to retreat. This year, to increase student security on board and provide parents with peace of mind, many school districts will have video cameras installed on vehicles that transport kids to school. (more…)