School Transportation Nation
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -For nearly 30 years, you’ve known School Transportation News magazine and STNonline.com as the premier sources of pupil transportation news and analysis. Now, join the School Transportation Nation podcast, as STN Publisher Tony Corpin and Editor-in-Chief Ryan Gray discuss the day’s pertinent issues and talk with guests about the business of getting children safely to and from school and related activities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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Shaman the Goat: Training & Technology to Keep Students Safe On & Around Buses
April 23, 2024 21:50 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBSafety technology and training are forefront after a fatal Texas rollover crash and a bus striking a bicyclist. Join us at STN EXPO this summer to learn and discuss more. “Goats are like kindergarteners!” Valerie Higley, school bus driver for First Student at East Lyme Public Schools in Connecticut, wrote a children’s book on school bus safety featuring her goat, Shaman, and shares insights on caring for students through bus driving. Read more about safety.
Security Training, 25 Years After Columbine + Top Transportation Teams Time
April 16, 2024 17:07 - 1 hour - 55 MBHow will the increasingly popular four-day school week affect student transportation operations? Also, learn more about opportunities to recognize your innovative, hardworking peers in the school bus industry. Bret Brooks, senior consultant at Gray Ram Tactical and frequent STN EXPO presenter, looks at lessons learned (or not learned) on the 25th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting and gives tips to keep both students and drivers safe. Hear his talk on incident command at STN EXPO...
Adopt & Adapt: National Perspectives on Clean School Bus Choices
April 09, 2024 22:25 - 46 minutes - 43 MBMobile electric school bus charging solutions, and more details on the EPA GHG (greenhouse gas emissions) regulations. Get a detailed look into the state of clean student transportation, perspectives from school bus manufacturers, legislature to watch, and more with Nate Springer, vice president of market development at TRC Companies, the producer of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) EXPO in Las Vegas this May. Read more about green bus.
Superintendent Snapshot 4/4: Dublin City Schools, Georgia
April 02, 2024 22:53 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBRyan and Tony analyze the impact of new stringent EPA greenhouse gas emissions regulations on the school bus industry, as well as aspects of a fatal Texas rollover crash involving a school bus not equipped with seatbelts being hit by a concrete truck whose driver had taken cocaine. “There’s no I in ‘team’ but there’s an I in ‘win,’ and when you want to win you’ve got to have the right individuals.’” AASA finalist for Superintendent of the Year Dr. Frederick Williams and Transportation Dire...
Superintendent Snapshot 3/4: Saint Paul Public Schools, Minnesota
March 26, 2024 21:59 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis week’s headlines include updated EPA regulations for light- and medium-duty vehicles. Will McDermott, head of student services for First Student, shares how the FirstServes program aims to bridge the gap between the ride to school and the classroom experience. “There were some wet, heavy flakes coming down, kind of that picturesque city snowfall… three hours later, you couldn’t see out our windows.” AASA Superintendent of the Year award winner Dr. Joe Gothard and Transportation Dire...
Superintendent Snapshot 2/4: Contoocook Valley School District, New Hampshire
March 19, 2024 22:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThe NTSB is investigating a tragic crash that killed a school bus driver and 3 preschool passengers. Meanwhile, the District of Columbia is in legal hot water over the busing of students with disabilities. Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders, another AASA finalist for Superintendent of the Year, and Business Administrator Brian Cisneros share how they work with a transportation contractor, use propane buses, and retain drivers to overcome challenges related to weather, rural locati...
Superintendent Snapshot 1/4: Tomball Independent School District, Texas
March 12, 2024 22:07 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBRyan & Tony analyze New York’s aggressive electrification push, as well as an uptick in school bus driver DUIs and arrests. “Districts take the flavor of their superintendent.” Superintendent Dr. Martha “Dr. Z” Salazar-Zamora, COO Dr. Steven Gutierrez, and Director of Transportation Sandy Dillman from rapidly growing Tomball Independent School District in Texas, join us for a conversation on the leadership and collaboration that allowed Dr. Z to be named as one of four finalists for AASA...
Hypnosis & School Bus Extrication: Upcoming STN EXPO Speaker Previews
March 05, 2024 23:08 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBConcerning business updates and new federal resources in the ever-shifting world of school bus electrification. Hypnosis, mind expansion, and trance-formation! Speaker and entertainer Wayne Lee previews his keynote session at STN EXPO Indy on elevating performance in both one’s personal life and workplace. Paul Hasenmeier, fire chief for Hernando County in Florida, talks about his new book “School Bus Extrication,” his STN EXPO Reno emergency response session, responding to electric scho...
Managerial Perspectives: From Dairy Farming to Black History Month
February 20, 2024 23:49 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBConversations on the role bus drivers can play in student safety reopen after a missing Texas student rider was found murdered and several students were struck and killed by their buses. From working on a dairy farm to becoming transportation and logistics administrator for Cache County and Logan City School Districts in Utah, Wayne Reese looks at safety techniques, technology and training to prevent student deaths at bus stops. (Download the CCSD safety pamphlet.) Jim Ellis, director o...
Talk About It: School Bus vs. Tesla in Super Bowl Ad & Top-Level Superintendent Convos
February 20, 2024 20:32 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBTransportation lighting and safety company Clarience Technologies acquired safety technology company Safe Fleet and a Super Bowl ad slammed Tesla’s full-self driving mode used around school buses. Tony and Taylor share highlights from the School Superintendents Association’s National Conference on Education, where top level student transportation conversations took place and Dr. Joe Gothard of Saint Paul Public Schools in Minnesota was named this year’s Superintendent of the Year. Read...
The Person in the Front Seat: Retaining Drivers & Going Green in Las Vegas
February 13, 2024 21:38 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWe analyze the latest, including Blue Bird’s earnings report, green energy opportunities, a student killed in the Danger Zone, and a change in CDL regulations. Clark County School District in Las Vegas has more unique features than just being down the street from Super Bowl LVIII. Executive Director of Transportation Jennifer Vobis, also the winner of the 2022 STN Transportation Director of the Year Award, joins us to discuss driver support efforts to increase pay and reduce vacancies, us...
Safety Envelope: Ohio Safety Group Findings, Seatbelts & Technology
February 06, 2024 22:16 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBTony, Ryan and Taylor discuss the Collins Bus acquisition by Forest River. The safety conversation intensifies around recommendations but no seatbelt mandate from the Ohio school bus safety group following a fatal crash last August. Read the STN February issue all about safety at stnonline.com/go/feb24. Keep updated on industry headlines & analysis at stnonline.com/safety.
How We Get Better: Security Lessons From Uvalde, Ukeru Student Management System
February 01, 2024 00:29 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBTony gives updates from the National School Transportation Association midwinter meeting and Ryan shares what a new Department of Justice report on the Uvalde shooting can teach the industry about emergency response. Shelly Hall, senior vice president of health and safety for national pupil transportation contractor Student Transportation of America, discusses the implementation and benefits of STA’s new concept of special needs care through the Ukeru System, a trauma-informed, restraint-...
Take a Pause: Student Fatalities, Utah District’s Electrification Journey
January 23, 2024 21:58 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBDanger Zone safety and training are forefront after a Florida student ran back under his school bus and was killed. There’s also a lot of focus on and controversy in federal electrification efforts. Ken Martinez, transportation manager for Salt Lake City School District in Utah, discusses various aspects of electric school bus implementation, including their impact on students with special needs, troubleshooting charging infrastructure, operating in cold weather, and more. Salt Lake Ci...
Change Everywhere: Electric Funding & Critique, IC Bus Supports ESB Adoption
January 16, 2024 22:51 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThe Clean School Bus Program shifts in response to feedback and electric buses continue to roll out. But it’s an election year and what will the future hold? Trish Reed, vice president of zero emissions for IC Bus parent company Navistar, takes a holistic look at supporting school districts through applying for funding, receiving electric buses, and implementing the vehicles in operations. Read more at stnonline.com/green-bus.
Extension of the Classroom: New Federal Funds for School Bus Wi-Fi
January 10, 2024 00:21 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWe break down industry trends as reported in the all-new 2024 STN Buyer’s Guide and special needs transportation analysis from our new January issue. Keith Krueger, CEO of the Consortium for School Networking, delves into what districts need to know about the Federal Communications Commission ruling allowing E-Rate funds to be used for school bus Wi-Fi hotspots, as well as how to use technology for student support and equity. Read more at stnonline.com/technology.
From Christmas Trees to Technology: A Year-End Conversation with Transfinder
December 20, 2023 00:17 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBCEO Antonio Civitella joins the podcast to discuss holiday preparations, reflect on Transfinder’s accomplishments, including recognizing 6 Top Transportation Teams from school districts nationwide and winning best Hardware and Software at STN EXPO Reno, and talk about exciting new projects. Get your updates & analysis on the school transportation industry at stnonline.com.
2023 in Review: Top Student Transportation Stories of the Year
December 12, 2023 23:57 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBTony, Ryan and Taylor review the top news stories of 2022 and what the tragic or shocking tales can teach us about operational management, student safety, staff training, parent relations, industry trends, and more. Get your updates & analysis on the school transportation industry at stnonline.com.
Future of Fuel: School Bus Energy Options, Electric Updates From NY District
December 06, 2023 02:22 - 51 minutes - 47 MBSenate conversations on emissions, clean fuel developments from bus manufacturers, and what that means for the student transportation industry. We also recap interesting sessions and conversations from the TSD Conference. Alfred Karam, director of transportation for Shenendehowa Central School District in New York, gives insights on translating his history in the Marines to school transportation leadership, LGBTQ training for staff, dealing with the driver shortage, and meeting the state’s...
Onsite at the TSD Conference, Part 2/2: Contracting, Safety & Leadership
November 29, 2023 01:34 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBTony and Ryan caught up with several friends at the TSD Conference, who shared about the latest and greatest in transporting students with special needs. Gregg Prettyman, vice president of FirstAlt by First Student, shares how tailored transportation contracting assists districts serving students with special needs. Clint Bryer, director of sales in student transportation for Safety Vision, discusses modern developments with school bus camera systems. (Timestamp 12:56) Teresa Fleming,...
Onsite at the TSD Conference, Part 1/2: Technology, Cameras & Special Needs
November 21, 2023 21:25 - 28 minutes - 26 MBTony and Ryan caught up with several friends at the TSD Conference, who shared about the latest and greatest in transporting students with special needs. John Daniels, vice president of marketing for Transfinder, shares how the company’s “One Partner, One Solution” school bus technology suite helps school districts better serve student riders. (Timestamp 1:19) Joe Allen, senior sales executive in the school bus division for Safe Fleet, is joined by Anthony Shields, director of transport...
And the Data Says...: Insights on Danger Zone Safety, Electric School Bus Funding
November 14, 2023 22:49 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe new National School Bus Loading and Unloading Survey from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services underscores lessons on student safety. CEO Duncan McIntyre shares how Highland Electric Fleets supports school districts in electrifying their bus fleets and what they should consider in terms of funding. Read more at http://stnonline.com/safety.
Defining Your Why: Industry Vet of 35 Years, Live From the NAPT Conference
November 07, 2023 21:47 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBTony and Taylor discuss putting together the November issue cover story on Transportation Director of the Year Teresa Fleming of the School District of Philadelphia, as well as takeaways from the recent National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Conference & Trade Show. Live at the NAPT Conference, John Hennessey, director of transportation for Worcester Public Schools in Massachusetts and winner of the NAPT Distinguished Service Award, shares stories and insights from his 35-yea...
New in November: Leadership Awards & Special Needs Training
October 31, 2023 22:45 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBA preview of upcoming conferences, a rundown of Transportation Director of the Year award winners & more. Bus Monitor Irma O'Connell (also a 2023 STN Rising Superstar) and Operations Manager Jason Schwartz from Widefield School District #3 in Colorado delve meticulously into necessary staff training for transporting students with special needs. Read more at stnonline.com/special-needs.
Making Progress: Wyoming Rising Star + Propane, Non-Yellow Bus Convos
October 24, 2023 23:38 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWe break down the FCC’s approval of school bus WiFi funding through the E-Rate program and an Ohio safety group’s discussion on lap-shoulder belts. Director of Transportation and 2023 STN Rising Superstar Colby Stevens gives a peek into challenges and operations at Teton County School District #1 in a beautiful, cold, rural part of Wyoming. Daniel Hernandez, chief operating officer for Adroit and senior vice president of operations at Beacon Mobility, talks meeting district and student n...
Getting Clarity: Official Mandates + Portland Public Schools Update
October 17, 2023 21:31 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBHeadlines include a new California electric school bus mandate and how it could be fulfilled, as well as the National Congress on School Transportation weighing in on alternative student transportation. Brandon Coonrod delves into serving as assistant director and now interim director of transportation for Portland Public Schools, discussing the driver shortage, contracting, fleet electrification and fuel choices, technology, and the search for a new director. Read more at stnonline.co...
Concerning: Bus Driver Killer Released + Handling Problematic Student Sexual Behavior
October 10, 2023 22:36 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAn upcoming Federal Communication Commission vote may provide more school bus Wi-Fi funding and the Tennessee murderer of a school bus driver was released. Shelley Rutledge, a school psychologist and a licensed clinical social worker with the Salem-Keizer School District in Oregon, delves into the touchy topic of problematic sexual behavior in student riders and previews her keynote at the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference in November. Read more at stno...
Moving Toward EVs: Clean School Bus Program, Green NY Contractor Conversation
October 03, 2023 23:08 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBTony and Ryan discuss a new round of Clean School Bus Program funding, the need for infrastructure, and a government shutdown. School bus contractor Suffolk Bus Corporation is located in New York, which is mandating electric school buses by 2035, and won a Green Fleet Award at the Green Bus Summit during this year’s STN EXPO Reno. Thomas Smith, vice president of school operations and business development, joins us to discuss current operations and future strategies. Read more at stnonli...
Huge Difference: TX Transportation Team Improves Culture + NY Illegal Passing Strategy
September 26, 2023 20:55 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBAnalysis on economic trends, including what rising fuel prices and a California electric school bus mandate means for the industry. Annamarie Banner, director of transportation for Garland ISD in Texas, a winner of Transfinder’s Top Transportation Teams award, talks school startup, technology and teambuilding. Director of Emergency Services Patrick Dewing shares how the Verra Mobility stop arm camera enforcement system was implemented and is being used for school bus rider safety in Broo...
Our Role Here: Dedication & Collaboration Leads to Successful Transportation Team
September 19, 2023 22:28 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBDiscussions on safety equipment for school buses, economic trends and autonomous vehicles. We talk bus operations and department collaboration with Todd Livesay, director of transportation of Franklin Township Community School Corporation in Indiana, a winner of Transfinder’s Top Transportation Teams award. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/teamwork.
Support Everybody: Expert Talks Special Education and Transportation
September 12, 2023 23:22 - 49 minutes - 45 MBHeadlines on EV battery production, school bus TV segments, a COVID-19 spike, and a study on data collection. Nationally certified school psychologist Dr. Ben Springer delves into the intersection of special education and transportation, as well as his TSD Conference keynote on managing aggressive student behaviors on the bus. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/special-needs.
The Reason Why: Michigan Top Transportation Team + Susavage v. Bucks Revisited
September 05, 2023 22:05 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThe STN September issue is out and the federal E-rate plan to add Wi-Fi to school buses has hit a snag. Special education attorney and TSD keynote speaker Betsey Helfrich lends insights on the case of a wheelchair-bound New Jersey student who choked to death on the bus, how it is reminiscent of the 2002 Susavage v. Bucks case, and what districts should do to avoid such tragedies. Transportation Director Monique Bryant shares how communication and teamwork greatly improved at Marshall Pub...
High Standards: The #1 Top Transportation Team + Safety Tech for Illegal Passing
August 29, 2023 22:36 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBStudent fatalities in Ohio and Kansas reignite conversations on seatbelts on school buses. Transportation Supervisor Donna Hackett shares the service, leadership and partnership secrets behind the cohesive team at New York’s Pembroke Central School District, which won first place in Transfinder’s Top Transportation Team competition this summer. Doug Campbell, Safe Fleet’s national account manager for school bus, discusses technology and strategies to help keep students safe from illegal...
School’s Back: Garage Star & Green Fleet Award Winner Perspective
August 22, 2023 23:46 - 48 minutes - 44 MBA school startup disaster in Kentucky, OEM updates, the move of STN EXPO East, and what’s new at the upcoming TSD Conference. 2023 STN Garage Star Grant Treesh is the lead transportation technician and co-director of transportation for DeKalb Central Schools, which won a Green Fleet Award at the Green Bus Summit during STN EXPO Reno. He brings his unique experience to discussions on propane bus adoption, talent acquisition and technology. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/operations.
Removing Barriers: Teenage Colorado School Bus Driver Experience
August 15, 2023 22:12 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBAnalysis on the Hawaii wildfires’ impact on school transportation, industry business updates, and conversations planned for the TSD conference in November. It all started with a school project on student transportation for 20-year-old Tyson Decluette, who shares his experience training for and serving as the youngest bus driver in Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 in Colorado. His Director of Transportation Robert Leach discusses the love of the yellow bus and removing barriers to ...
Hall of Famer: “King of School Bus” Shares Cook-Illinois Corp. Legacy
August 08, 2023 22:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThe STN August issue, newly released TSD Conference agenda, and federal clean school bus funding top today’s headlines. John Benish, Jr., chief operating officer of Cook-Illinois Corporation, joins us to discuss his family’s trailblazing legacy through the largest school bus provider in Chicagoland, as well as his recent induction into the National School Transportation Association Hall of Fame. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/contractor.
Recognizing Top Players: Award Season + Female Garage Star Perspective
August 01, 2023 21:41 - 33 minutes - 31 MBLearn more about awards and recognitions for leading organizations and members of the school bus industry. We also recap security & weapons training from STN EXPO Reno. Heather Schnitker-Blume with contractor Petermann Bus, also a 2023 STN Garage Star who appears in the STN August issue, talks entering a male-dominated field and using technology in the school bus garage. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/maintenance.
Meet the Innovator of the Year: Maintaining a Fast-Growing Bus Fleet
July 26, 2023 00:11 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBRecap the insightful and forward-thinking conversations and experiences at STN EXPO in Reno. Listen as attendees and vendors share their thoughts! Bill Griffiths, named the Innovator of the Year by School Transportation News and the National School Transportation Association, discusses directing fleet management & maintenance at fast-growing transportation contractor Beacon Mobility. He weighs in on garage efficiency, technology, the mechanic shortage, and green buses. Read more at stn...
Onsite at STN EXPO Reno: Oregon Going Zero-Emissions + Safety Tech with Rosco
July 18, 2023 18:25 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBChris Ellison, the new director of transportation and fleet services for Reynolds School District in Oregon, talks co-leading the “So You Want to be a Transportation Supervisor” class at STN EXPO Reno and analyzes challenges ahead for district electrification plans after Oregon adopted California Air Resources Board guidelines curtailing diesel bus purchases starting in 2024. Ben Englander, CEO of technology provider Rosco Vision, talks technology progression in the industry and breaks do...
High Scoring: Trust & Leadership Make for Top Transportation Teams
July 11, 2023 21:55 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBThe World Resources Institute releases a tool tracking clean school bus adoption. Klein ISD in Texas was a winner of Transfinder’s inaugural Top Transportation Teams challenge. Director of Transportation John Fergerson and Transfinder President and CEO Antonio Civitella highlight the importance of workplace culture as an effective recruitment strategy during driver and mechanic shortages. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/teamwork.
Popcorn Machine: Expert Talks Handling Student Behavior on the School Bus
July 03, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBRyan and Tony break down governmental interest in school bus Wi-Fi, road safety via automated braking systems and cleaner school buses. “They’re like kernels ready to pop.” School psychologist and safety/security expert John Van Dreal discusses challenging student behavior and the school bus as an extension of the classroom. He previews his keynote “Youth Aggression: Identifying Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies on the School Bus” at STN EXPO Reno later this month. Learn more at s...
Shifting: The Move Away From Diesel + Successes, Challenges in Oregon Districts
June 27, 2023 22:43 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBTony and Taylor discuss the rising prices of diesel school buses in the shift toward zero-emissions and electric. Director of Transportation Kim Crabtree shares how Bend-La Pine School District in Oregon is fully staffed with drivers and mechanics, discusses EV integration and challenges in the state, and previews the electrification panel she’ll be on at STN EXPO Reno in July. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/operations.
Conversation Starters: School Bus Trends, Safety & Lie Detection
June 20, 2023 23:01 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHeadlines include a look into STN survey data and what it indicates about industry trends in clean school buses, as well as more federal focus on illegal passing. Fraud-busting body language expert and STN EXPO Reno keynote speaker Traci Brown shares how student transporters can use her lie-detection and interpersonal interaction techniques when dealing with district administration, parents, students and more. Learn about more cutting-edge conversations coming up at stnexpo.com.
STN EXPO Indy Takeaways: Insights on School Transportation Operations
June 14, 2023 00:07 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIf you weren’t able to attend STN EXPO Indy last week, here’s the recap you need! Tony, Ryan and Taylor review key takeaways on how first impressions and driver behavior reflect on an operation, why recognizing one’s triggers helps with de-escalation on the school bus, how districts are using clean energy to make their bus fleets greener, and ways that technology and training make students safer. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/stn-expo-indy.
Onsite at STN EXPO Indy: Electric School Bus Guidance
June 06, 2023 18:01 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBBrittany Barrett, senior manager of e-mobility for the World Resources Institute, joined STN Editor-in-Chief Ryan Gray onsite at the STN EXPO in Indianapolis to discuss round two of the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program as well as challenges facing school districts and things they should know about electric school bus training, infrastructure, batteries, future planning and more. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/stn-expo and stnonline.com/tag/electric-bus.
Latest & Greatest: Conversations Planned For STN EXPO Indy & Reno
May 30, 2023 21:16 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe topics up for discussion and training at STN EXPO in Indianapolis and Reno are ones you’re dealing with today: clean fuels, student safety, technology, training and more. Transfinder President & CEO Antonio Civitella joins us to talk about potential AI uses in pupil transportation and measurement of organizational health through the currently ongoing Top Teams surveys. Conversations continue at STN EXPO this summer; learn more at stnexpo.com.
Questions We Should Be Asking: Leadership, Bus Stop Safety & Electrification
May 24, 2023 00:50 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIndustry suppliers share leadership changes and financial results. Meanwhile, the NTSB is investigating a Wisconsin school bus stop death. Industry veteran and consultant Tim Ammon shares the questions transportation leaders should be asking as they consider electrifying district bus fleets. He also shares insight on his new role as vice president and general manager of passenger services for technology supplier Zonar. Stay updated on the latest news and trends at stnonline.com.
Technology & Techniques: Green Bus Expansion, Cutting-Edge Georgia District
May 17, 2023 02:25 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBSupport from bus manufacturers increases for greener bus options, including renewable fuel. Director of Transportation Kimberly Ellis talks technology, training and techniques in use at Georgia‘s innovative Marietta City Schools to fight illegal passing, retain bus drivers and track student ridership. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/operations.
ACT Expo Recap: Diesel’s Longevity, New Electric School Buses & More
May 10, 2023 00:07 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBRyan and Tony delve into the latest trends and green technology shared at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Southern California last week, where industry leaders shared thoughts on the continued use of diesel and introduced new electric buses. Gregg Prettyman, vice president of alternative transportation for First Student, shares how the new FirstAlt division is providing service for students with special circumstances. Read more at stnonline.com/tag/act-expo.
Is That For Me? A Guide to Current Funding Options for Clean School Buses
May 02, 2023 21:39 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBTony & Ryan analyze the second funding round from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, as well as the 2023 State of Sustainability Report from Gladstein Neandross & Associates (GNA), clean transportation & energy consultants and host of the large annual Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. We’re also joined by GNA’s Vice President of Programs & Policy Brianna Lawrence, who breaks down several key funding options for clean school transportation and how to take advantage of them. Rea...