Why doesn’t the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration mandate crossing gates at the front of school buses when they require stop arms on the side of these vehicles? Learn why and more in this month’s digital edition.
FEATURES
Heroic Measures
How new driver training programs push hands-on learning to prepare school bus drivers to serve and to protect
Dissecting School Bus Fire Safety
A brief look into some of the challenges student transporters face, and information about a panel discussion scheduled for the STN EXPO in Reno, Nev.
Setting Sights On Reno
One man’s quest to link the school bus with students’ ability to receive a high-quality education, and a major security event highlight the 21st Annual STN EXPO in July
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Top Story: The lap/shoulder belt debate heats up…again
Instilling a culture of safety inside the bus garage
Preparing for school emergencies and the role played by transportation
Seon, RedSpeed USA partnership spurs latest stop-arm enforcement program
NASDPTS chooses Florida transportation official as new executive director
PEOPLE & UPCOMING EVENTS
The lastest offerings for the student transportation set, and our monthly industry calendar
SPECIAL REPORT
Should crossing control arms be mandated by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards?
ANALYSIS
Understanding the Fire Block Test
By Brandon Billingsly
Teaching Students Safe and Responsible Bus Ridership
By Kathleen Furneaux
DEPARTMENTS
Mailbag: Views and opinions from our readers
STN ONLINE
Highlights from our website
COLUMNS
Looking Back to Move Forward
First Take by Ryan Gray
Accidents Will Happen
Publisher’s Corner by Tony Corpin
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