TABLE OF CONTENTS July 2011 COVER STORY: Tis annual edition dedicated to pre-


There's a reason that Collins, Mid Bus, and Corbeil build more Type A school buses than all the other brands combined: We build a better bus. Period.


viewing the STN EXPO, which is profiled starting on page 38, has also recently evolved into a look at the “greening” of the industry. A case in point is Houston ISD, which is not only utilizing alternative fuels but additional maintenance programs and operational enhancements to reduce the district’s carbon footprint. And with a stream of new vehicle options, such as the next-generation Blue Bird Propane-Pow- ered Vision, school bus operators must also be adept at identifying alternative-fuel incentives. And how are rising diesel prices a part of the conversation?


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Features:


If the Puzzle Piece Fits... p. 38 Tis year’s STN EXPO is ‘Putting the Pieces Together’ with inspiring keynotes,


exciting events and informative workshops covering the industry’s hottest topics


Driven to Change p. 54 Incentive plans for alternative-fuel buses get high-octane ratings


Districts Lining Up to Reduce Idling, Save Fuel


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p. 58 Districts are looking to keep costs down by ensuring that their fleets are saving fuel and the environment by reducing idling


School Bus Diesel Versus School Bus


Natural Gas Debate p. 62 Breaking down operational considerations to assist decision making for fleets


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‘Houston, We’re Going Green’ p. 66 Seventh largest school district in the nation embraces environmentally-sound


practices with alt fuels, GPS and shop innovations 4 School Transportation News Magazine July 2011 Volume X Issue 07


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