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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2011

ABA, OMCA hold first joint tour operator summit

The Tour Operator Summit, held on March 30 and 31 in Verona, N.Y., featured educational seminars, business sessions, networking events, and a mini-trade show. Forty-five bus and tour operator and 77 tour supplier members of both organizations from both sides of the border attended the event.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2011

Sound Transit to explore marketing to school kids

Some critics disagree with the idea to create programs for K-12th grade, saying voter-approved taxes meant for mass transit should not go to educational programs.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2011

MCI delivers coaches, driving simulator to Green Bay, Wis.

Already holding the highest possible safety and operational ratings from the U.S. Departments of Defense and Transportation, Lamers Bus Lines added the MCI Coach Driving Training Simulator to further its educational programs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Travel Instruction group to meet in Philadelphia

The conference assists its national and international members by providing educational opportunities and showcasing best practices.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

FRA continues effort to improve safety at rail crossings

Prevention strategies include expanded educational outreach through OLI and the development of community action plans in concert with greater law enforcement action. Recommendations for railroad station safety include providing audible and visual warnings of approaching trains, station and platform structural improvements and, where feasible, fences to prohibit access to railroad tracks.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

LaHood reaffirms distracted driving commitment

Joined by family members of distracted driving victims, including FocusDriven President Jennifer Smith, and representatives from Safeway and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, Secretary LaHood unveiled a number of new public education initiatives and discussed the important leadership role businesses play in promoting safe driving behavior.

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ArticlesDecember 23, 2010

BusCon 2010: Cutaway Vehicle Introductions, Green Technology in Abundance

Highlights include new offerings from Freightliner and IC Bus, as well as propane-propelled vehicles and an innovation using solar power. Educational session topics included driver safety, customer service for paratransit and the benefits of alternative fuels.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Campaign to prevent Pierce Transit cuts adds ally

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Pierce County's largest business group, joins civic, education, labor and community leaders across the county in the effort to avoid a drastic 35 percent reduction in Pierce Transit services.

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ArticlesNovember 19, 2010

Education, innovation featured at BusCon 2010 in Chicago

BusCon 2010 returned to Chicago's Navy Pier and featured a busload of new product innovations, educational programs and fun networking receptions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2010

ABA, SSS announce member discount program

SSS offers secure data systems, compliance reporting and tracking tools, video and online training, a CSA 2010 tracking & analysis kit, educational tips, drug and alcohol testing services and other easy-to-use time-savers that cut overhead costs.

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