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NSTA to Help Members Secure EPA DERA Grants for Retrofits, Replacements

NSTA to Help Members Secure EPA DERA Grants for Retrofits, Replacements

November 05, 2009

NSTA will be applying for grants from the EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program on behalf of our members. The DERA program provides funds for retrofits such as diesel particulate filters, idle reduction equipment such as direct-fuel heaters, or replacement buses. EPA will pay the total cost of retrofits and idle reduction, and 50% of the cost of a replacement bus that meets the 2010 emission standards. > read more

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Driver's Handbook

Driver's Handbook

March 03, 2009

A recent inquiry as to what information should be found in a school bus driver’s handbook prompted this article which will review some of the considerations and ideas for a driver’s handbook. > read more

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Congressman Shuster Introduces Bus Uniform Standards and Enhanced Safety (BUSES) Act

Congressman Shuster Introduces Bus Uniform Standards and Enhanced Safety (BUSES) Act

March 03, 2009

On February 24, 2009, Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) introduced the “Bus Uniform Standards and Enhanced Safety Act of 2009” (HR 1135), which would strengthen the U.S. Department of Transportation’s oversight of buses and bus companies and will set safety standards for new and existing buses. > read more

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Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Debate

Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Debate

March 03, 2009

Earlier this week, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood suggested that the federal gas tax be replaced with a vehicle miles-traveled levy as the main funding mechanism for road and bridge construction. However, President Barack Obama’s Press Secretary quickly dismissed the idea, saying the administration will not adopt a policy to tax motorists based on how many miles they drive instead of how much gasoline they buy. > read more

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