continuing to track and respond to vehicle defects. Fredrik Rosen of SP Fire Technology in Sweden spoke to about 30 state directors of transportation services and about 50 NAS- DPTS Supplier Council members about the pros and cons of fire suppression systems for school buses, in


light of NHTSA’s efforts to upgrade motorcoach fire regulations and the introduction by SP Fire Technology of proposed, in- ternational fire regulations for buses last month in Chicago. Rosen also shared information on an existing United Nations Economic Commission for Europe


(UNECE) Regulation No. 118 that gives uniform technical prescriptions concerning the burning behavior of materials used in the interior construction of certain motor vehicles, including buses. But, as Rosen pointed out, the United States is not a UN- ECE member.


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NAPT and NASDPTS attendees have blown off steam on world-famous Beale Street, the home to Memphis’ vibrant blues and soul music scene.


through public transporta- tion. Shanley gave another presentation later on Sun- day to NAPT attendees, as she organized a “field trip” that explained how and why transportation departments should consider developing these programs to effect the long-term success of special education students. She said collaboration with special educators and local transit providers is key to realizing


these goals. Following tradition, the


national industry meetings began in earnest on Friday with the opening day of presentations of the NAS- DPTS annual conference. Safety continues to be a central theme to student transportation, as presen- tations included updates on improving fire safety of school buses as well as how the federal government is


NASDPTS attendees listen to a session over the weekend. In addition to a couple dozen state directors, more than 50 Suppliers Council representatives sat in on discussions.


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