There have been an unusually high number of accidents involving buses lately. Some have resulted in a number of catastrophic injuries and death and these highly publicized incidents will certainly be mentioned at this year's FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Washington summit on motor coach safety. The objectives of this convention include the following:
*increase safety awareness of all stakeholders
*identify policy barriers and challenges (to safety)
*develop curricular tools for maintenance and operations training
*energize the public and other stakeholders to adopt a 'proactive' bus safety stance
At best these seem to be nothing more than lofty and far-reaching goals - lacking in substance that could effect change for motor coach passengers, drivers and others on the highway. However, every journey begins with a single step and the federal government's intervention in what appears to have become sloppy accounting and maintenance in the busing industry helps to return safety front and center to public transportation.
The one point that is driven home by each division of the transportation department is that public involvement is invited, encouraged and in many cases - vital - to improving safety for riders everywhere. At this point there are 'roundtables' being help by FMCSA representatives in each state for the purpose of gathering public input on the topic. If you are interested in participating or have something you'd like to add to the conversation then contact your state department of transportation or local representative for further information.
That's the great thing about living in a democracy - easy egress into the legislative process.
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