Trends Securing the Future
Tis month we surveyed transportation directors and supervisors on the adoption of and funding for school bus seat belts and their impact on student behavior. We also asked them about options they utilize for purchasing new school buses as well as what factors contribute to the ongoing driver shortage. Te survey was sent to 5,093 participants and was opened 1,430 times. We received 168 total responses. Here’s what they had to say:
Do you use 3-point lap shoulder seat belts in your conventional transit style school buses?
69 NO% 31% YES
How much do 3-point lap-shoulder seat belts add to the purchase cost of new conventional or transit-style school buses?
29% $7,500 to $10,000 per bus 22% Other (built into contract) 17% $5,500 to $7,500 per bus
15% Less than $3,500 per bus
15% $3,500 to $5,500 per bus 2% More than $10,000 per bus
Which of the following onboard behaviors have you seen the most reduction in as a result of lap-shoulder seat belt usage? (Total does not add up to 100 percent.)
80% Blocking/sitting in the aisle 68% Driver distraction
24% Bullying 14 School Transportation News • NOVEMBER 2017 24% Fighting
12% Noise 20% Other
Are the lap-shoulder seat belts required
by state law? (The remaining questions on this page are out of 45 responses.)
50% NO 50% YES
Have lap-shoulder seat belts reduced student behavior issues on school buses?
69 YES% 31% NO
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