SPECIAL REPORT
Smart Choices
As the technology improves, selecting the right video systems can become an easier endeavor for transportation leaders Written by Mark Rowh
W
hat happens on the school bus stays on the school bus? That may have been true in the past, but the advent of onboard cameras has been a game changer. While
not long ago, video systems fell into the “nice to have” category rather than an essential part of school bus op- erations, that’s no longer the case. With the recent passage of the federal Bipartisan In-
frastructure Law, even more developments with external cameras seem likely. The legislation stipulates that the U.S. Department of Transportation will study school bus loading safety tech, with pedestrian detection a part of that focus.
22 School Transportation News • AUGUST 2022 At Owego Apalachin Central School District in New
York, the potential to enhance safety is the paramount benefit of video systems, according to Tony Quaranta, director of transportation. The district’s 30-plus buses are equipped with digital cameras from 247Security with multiple cameras inside each bus, on the service door, and a dash cam looking out the front windshield. With the safety of riders depending on students behaving on the bus and not distracting the driver, cameras can be used to see what is happening between students, resolve he-said-she-said issues and help the driver manage the bus to avoid distractions. “In my opinion, more drivers should watch the video
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