May 25, 2012


American School & University | Transportation

Inside: Transportation 

NYC brings back some bus routes; No cell phones for bus drivers?; Largest U.S. school bus operator purchased...

Inside: Transportation 

Out with the old; Cleaner buses; Seeking hybrids...

Two for One 

By Tim Ammon and Scott Little

Tips for managing the evolving consolidation of facilities and transportation management....

Running on Empty 

By Julie Hall

Elevated fuel prices have prompted schools and universities to look for more creative ways to make it from point A to point B--and save a few pennies along the way....

Stepping up Protection 

By Mike Kennedy

Improvements in technology enable schools and universities to make campuses safer....

Transportation 

Mike Kennedy

Technology has made routing and scheduling school buses a less daunting task....

Timely Transport 

By Andy Forsyth

A performance measurement system can give administrators greater confidence in assessing a transportation program....

Solutions Center: Bus Compounds 

Q&A page, bus compounds ...

The Right Direction 

Julie Strahle

Responsible, efficient bus operations....

Getting Around Campus 

Ed Ellis

When assessing traffic plans, education institutions should try to balance the needs of drivers and pedestrians....

Transportation 

The latest news about school buses....

From Here to There 

Olivia Hale

School transportation departments are becoming more resourceful in their efforts to provide efficient and safe services....

Alternative Thinking 

Dan Herman

Classes are back in session, and school bus fleets are out in full force. School districts have upgraded existing vehicles and added new buses to their...

Driving Force 

Richard A. Rich

The last decade has seen a dramatic shift in the administration of colleges and universities. Whereas in the 1980s there was a glut of prospective students...

Turned on to Savings 

Brad Salamone

It would be inconceivable to invest in a fleet of automobiles that are rated at 10 miles to the gallon when more fuel-efficient models are available....

Preparing for Extremes 

Dan Herman

Preparation is the key to troublefree bus operation in any weather-whether it is sub-zero in International Falls, Minn., or the temperature reaches 110?F...

Defensive Driving 

Judy Sutton

Schools are protecting stalled budgets by implementing various strategies to better manage growing busing operations.When the students of today grow up...

Confronting Violence on Buses 

James D. King

As violence in schools becomes more prevalent, those in positions of authority have to take charge to keep students and staff safe. One area of concern...

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