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Jul102015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Networking in Yakima: A First-timer’s Visit to WAPT

A few weeks ago I went to Yakima to participate in the Washington Association for Pupil Transportation (WAPT) Conference, where our company takes part in exhibiting and networking events every year. I was excited and anxious at the same time: it was my first trade show since joining Seon in October and I was eager to meet our customers from Washington State in person. I could not have imagined how interesting the experience would be and what a wonderful energy WAPT had. (more…)

Jun182015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

A Guide to Calculating the ROI of Transit Surveillance: SlideShare Presentation

Expert Advice Series, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

Every successful transit agency knows the benefits of a proactive approach to passenger and driver safety, which consists of blending together three essential ingredients: policies, education, and technology. However, it can be difficult to secure funding or justify investment in video surveillance systems. A successful strategy to overcome this hurdle is to identify your agency’s problem areas and calculate a return on investment (ROI) to reveal the benefits of investing in the latest security technology. (more…)

Jun92015 by Lori JethaNo Comments

One Thing I Learned about Bus Surveillance from the NHL Hockey Playoffs

Expert Advice Series, School Bus, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

Like every good Canadian, I’ve been following the agony and the ecstasy of the 2015 NHL Hockey playoffs. But a no-goal call in game three of the series between the Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks really caught my attention – and that of our hockey nation. That goal reversal, and the surrounding controversy, reminded me of a topic near and dear to our hearts here at Seon: Bus Surveillance. (more…)

Jan292015 by Lori JethaNo Comments

5 Lessons Learned: Using Cameras to Capture School Bus Stop-arm Violations

School Bus, Stop-arm Cameras

Over 24 states have now introduced or have pending laws authorizing the use of video cameras on the outside of school buses to identify stop-arm violators. But rolling out a stop-arm camera program can be tricky and time-consuming. So we thought we’d share five lessons we’ve learned from working with school districts over the past five years to test and perfect the technology to help them take advantage of these new laws. (more…)