July 2015

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    Los Angeles Unified leads the way in alternative fuels, and other nearby school districts are following suit. From left: Charles Russell and Mark Plumb, Torrance USD; Jason Songer, Moreno Valley USD; Donald Wilkes, LAUSD; Debbie Lajoie, Pupil Transportation Cooperative; Pete Meslin, Newport-Mesa USD; Carlos Chicas, Capistrano USD; and Jason Osborn, Temecula Valley USD. Plus, get all the details on this month’s STN EXPO and the Green Bus Summit!

    COVER STORY
    L.A. Unified transportation chief continues foray into alt-fuel territory launched by early pioneers 25 years ago
    How can student transporters save water when washing school buses?
    STN EXPO keynote Bobby Bowden will share inspiration from a Hall of Fame coaching career, plus security and alt-fuel experts convene to share best practices
    A sneak preview of our 2015 STN EXPO including workshops, networking events and our inaugural Green Bus Summit

    INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

    Student transporters appear to be warming up albeit slowly to fuel-saving technology that could bring them in line with upcoming fuel-economy standards

    A recent report proposes collision avoidance systems be required in all new passenger, commercial vehicles. Does this include school buses?

    PSI Says Acquisition Strengthens Its Propane Power

    News Briefs CHP wraps investigation on fatal motorcoach crash, Deadly school bus crash caused by texting, CNG Lion Bus, Navistar opens Proving Grounds and more

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