Photo by Vince Rios
The largest mural in the world, “Wyland Wall 33,” on the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California, serves as the backdrop for this month’s photo of the concept IC Bus chargE all-electric school bus. It was one of a number of industry representatives at last month’s Advanced Clean Transportation EXPO.
Image courtesy of Thomas Built Buses Technology is providing school bus drivers with an entirely new view of the road, operations and student safety around the bus stop. Learn some of the different ways vendors and student transporters are better protecting students in the “Danger Zone.”
Photo by Vince RiosPhotographer Vince Rios shot this month’s cover photo in front of the former Dallas County Schools headquarters, which the Dallas Independent School District purchased in February. The old DCS logo still hung above the entrance at the time of the shoot, but Rios used his Photoshop skills to digitally remove it. He said he just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to capture Dallas ISD Deputy Superintendent Scott Layne, left, and Executive Director of Transportation Kayne Smith with the U.S. and Texas flags in the background.
Cover courtesy of Q'StraintProper wheelchair securement, and the need for training as well as collaboration, continue to be focal points of industry efforts, and the TSD Conference. It’s again a subject to be taken up this month during the event’s OT/PT/Transporter Forum in Frisco, Texas.
Cover courtesy of IC Bus Remote diagnostics are revolutionizing fleet managment by providing fault codes and emerging issues that allow for proactive and predictive maintenance, as well as parts replacement forecasting. Learn how student transporters like Tom Vaughn of Garland ISD near Dallas are utilizing the technology.
Photo by Vince Rios
Learn steps student transporters are taking to stand against the recurring issue of student bullying, which can often spill out of the classroom and onto the school bus.
Art by The Ink Factory
Find the latest vehicle production data, state student ridership and budget reports, industry trends and contact information for state, national and federal agencies, manufacturers, dealers and suppliers.
Show Reporter 2017
Review the highlights of the 2017 NAPT Summit and NASDPTS Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
Photography by Erwin HarrisonGreatness extends beyond the school bus with Rick Grisham’s dedicated efforts to improve student transportation nationwide. Read more about this year’s STN Leadership Award Winner starting on page 28.