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School Bus Driver Improvement Program : school bus operator’s manual

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Student manual used in the School Bus Driver Improvement Program, which gives drivers additional training to allow them to drive a school bus safely.

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Student transportation task force : report to the minister

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The Student Transportation Task Force was created in the spring of 2020 to review student transportation service across the province. The task force's mandate was to provide a report to the... More ≫

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The Student Transportation Task Force was created in the spring of 2020 to review student transportation service across the province. The task force's mandate was to provide a report to the Minister of Education that contains recommendations related, but not limited, to: school board and industry responsibility for student transportation; student transportation eligibility; student transportation legislation and regulation; student transportation safety; and student transportation co-operation among partners. The report was provided to the Minister of Education in late 2020.

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School bus policy

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This policy includes details on the Alberta School Bus Driver Improvement Program (S-Endorsement) requirements and school bus definitions.

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School bus stop ahead sign

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Provides guidance on the recommended placement of School Bus Stop Ahead signs on highways to prevent pedestrian-vehicle incidents. Part of a series of recommended practices for traffic control... More ≫

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Provides guidance on the recommended placement of School Bus Stop Ahead signs on highways to prevent pedestrian-vehicle incidents. Part of a series of recommended practices for traffic control measures, including roadway signs and signals, pavement markings, traffic operations, roadside development and at-grade rail crossings.

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Review of school bus collisions in Alberta : final report

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The purpose of this study is to independently review trends related to school bus collisions in Alberta, and to provide recommendations to Alberta Transportation related to improvements that can... More ≫

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The purpose of this study is to independently review trends related to school bus collisions in Alberta, and to provide recommendations to Alberta Transportation related to improvements that can be made to reduce collisions involving school buses. This study is part of a larger review of school bus safety in Alberta involving school bus contractors, school boards, and government departments responsible for driver licensing, vehicle safety and student transportation. As a result of the research conducted for this study, recommendations to improve the safety of school bus travel were prepared for the consideration of Alberta Transportation.

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