School Transportation News Magazine | Buyer’s Guide 2016


ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS


coalitions in the U.S. and with partners in more than 25 countries to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, falls, burns, poisonings and more. Since 1988, Safe Kids has


Safe Routes to School National Partnership 2323 Broadway Ave, Suite 109B, Oakland, CA, 94612 T:503/477-8324 Margaux Mennesson, Communications Manager margaux@saferoutespartnership.org www.saferoutespartnership.org We are a nonprofit organization that improves quality of life for kids and


Federal Agencies


Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC, 20590 T:855/368-4200 T.F. Scott Darling III, Acting Administrator www.fmcsa.dot.gov Develops and enforces data-driven regulations to balance safety of truck and bus companies with industry efficiency, harnesses safety information systems to focus on higher risk carriers and targets educational messages to carriers, commercial drivers and the public.


Federal Transit Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC, 20590 T:202/366-4043 Matthew Welbes, Executive Director www.fta.dot.gov Administers the federally funded mass transportation programs.


National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC, 20590 T:888/327-4236 Dr. Mark Rosekind, Administrator www.nhtsa.gov Aims to reduce fatalities and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes by enforcing safety performance standards for school buses and other motor


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vehicles and equipment, investigates defects and provides grants for highway safety programs.


National Transportation Safety Board 490 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC, 20594 T:202/314-6000 Christopher Hart, Acting Chairman www.ntsb.gov Independent federal agency charged by Congress to investigate transportation accidents, determine causes and recommend safety improvements.


Office of Head Start 370 L’Enfant Promenade S.W., Washington, DC, 20447 T:866/763-6481 Dr. Blanca Enriquez, DIrector blanca.enriquez@acf.hhs.gov www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs Administers federal funding and policy for low-income preschool education programs in the United States.


Transport Canada 330 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON, K1A 0N5 T:613/990-2309


F:613-954-4731


Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport Infrastructure and Communities mintc@tc.gc.ca www.tc.gc.ca Develops and administers policies


regulations and services for the Canadian pupil transportation industry.


Transportation Research Board Te National Academies 500 Fifth St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001 T:202/334-2934 Robert E. Skinner, Jr., Executive Director www.trb.org National Research Council unit that designs transportation systems and serves as a clearinghouse of research findings concerning policy, technological development and new practices.


Transportation Security Administration 601 12th St. S., Arlington, VA, 22202 T:866/289-9673 John S. Pistole, Administrator www.tsa.gov Works with transportation, law enforcement and intelligence communities to set the standard for excellence in transportation security. Also ensures the freedom of movement for people and commerce.


U.S. Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools 700 Westpark Drive, 3rd Floor, Peachtree City, GA, 30269 T:678/364-8000 F:770-632-8720 Dr. Beth Middlemiss, Interim Director


communities by advancing Safe Routes to School, active transportation, and healthy community design. We advance policy change; catalyze support with a network of more than 750 partner affiliates; and share our deep expertise at national, state and local levels with those helping propel our mission.


United Motorcoach Association 113 South West St. 4th Fl., Alexandria, VA, 22314 T:800/424-8262


F:703-838-2950


Victor S. Parra, President & CEO info@uma.org www.uma.org Provides information and support to


members operating motorcoaches on complying with requirements of regulatory agencies, and information on industry trends and marketing to help their members succeed.


Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC, 20590 T:202/366-4000 Jeffrey Paniati, Acting Executive Director www.fhwa.dot.gov Regulates the safety of intercity truck and bus operations. Includes administration of CDL programs among state


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