School Transportation News Magazine | September 2009


[Table of Contents] September.09


Volume XVIII Issue 09


40 FEATURES


TAKING A STEP FORWARD OF A STEP BACK? 32 STN survey of nation’s transportation directors reveals challenges the economy presents the upcoming school year


THE DRIVE CONTINUES


40 In almost every workshop and throughout this year’s STN EXPO, preparedness was the keyword to driving the industry forward


PLANNING AHEAD OF MOTHER NATURE FUELING FACE-OFF


50 Weather may be boring in small talk, but it is one of the highest topics of concern when it comes to school transportation


54 Transportation officials share strategies for incorporating the latest alternative- fuel school buses


50


ON THE COVER One day it’s the beginning of summer, and the


next it’s time to head back to school. As nearly a half million school buses hit the streets, we look at the role schools play in educating their students on bus rules plus the challenges facing districts amid deep budget cuts. Also, we recap the 2009 STN EXPO Conference & Trade Show, which recently concluded in Reno, Nev.


4 Circle 117 on STN Product Info Card


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