Safety & Maintenance Workshop

  • The Century House
    997 New Loudon Road (Route 9), Latham – (518) 785-0931     March 25, 2010

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    AGENDA OVERVIEW

    Track #1: Safety

    9:15am – 10:00am
    Registration

    10:00am – 11:15am
    Federal Regulations and 19A Updates*
    Presented by NYSDMV

    11:15am – 12:45pm
    NYSDOT DVIR Compliance Issues and other topics of concern
    Presented by Rusty Seastrum, NYSDOT

    12:45pm – 1:45pm
    Lunch on Own

    1:45pm – 3:15pm
    Roundtable Discussion
    Facilitated by Paul Quinn Mori, Huntington Coach Corporation
    Suggested topics include collision response and investigation training, health and wellness training for drivers, and planning for a successful “Safe Stop”. Please bring call us with your topic suggestions or just bring them for this workshop.

    *confirming workshop

    Track #2: Maintenance

    9:15am – 10:00am
    Registration

    10:00am – 1:00pm
    NYSDOT Brake Inspection (transportation supplied to N. Colonie School District bus garage)
    Presentation by Ira Schaffer, NYSDOT

    1:00pm – 1:45pm
    Lunch on Own

    1:45pm – 3:15pm
    Presentation by Bob Pudlewski, Fleet Consultant Specialist
    Highlights include 2010 Engines, Using Urea, Bio Diesel, Electronic Buses and Expected Changes in Motor Oil

    OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

    We have a group of overnight rooms blocked for Wednesday and Thursday evening for NYSBCA attendees at the Clarion Hotel (which adjoins to the Century House). The room rate will be $99 plus tax per night. Please contact the Century House directly at 518-785-0931 and ask for the NYSBCA room block.

    DIRECTIONS

    From the East ~ Take the NYS Thruway, I-90, Westbound to Exit B-1 (Berkshire Spur). Follow to I-787 North to Route 7 West. Take the exit for Route 9. Turn left on Route 9 (North). Go 1/2 mile north and Hotel will be on the right.

    From the West ~ Take the NYS Thruway, I-90, Eastbound to Exit 24. Take the Adirondack Northway, I-87, North to Exit 7 (Route 7), merge from right lane onto Eastbound Route 7 towards Troy. Stay in right lane for immediate exit onto Route 9 as right lane merges onto Route 9 North. Go 1/2 mile north and Hotel will be on the right.

    From the South ~ Take the NYS Thruway, I-87, Northbound to Exit 7 (Route 7), merge from right lane onto Eastbound Route 7 towards Troy. Stay in right lane for immediate exit onto Route 9 as right lane merges onto Route 9 North. Go 1/2 mile north and Hotel will be on the right.

    From the North ~ Take the Adirondack Northway, I-87, Southbound to Exit 7 towards Troy/Cohoes. Stay in right lane for immediate exit onto Route 9 as right lane merges onto Route 9 North. Go 1/2 mile north and Hotel will be on the right.

    If you have any questions, please contact NYSBCA at (518) 220-9905 or by e-mail to info@NYSBCA.com.

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Address:
New York School Bus Contractors Association
P.O. Box 268
Latham, NY12110

Phone: (518) 220-9905 or (888) 973-8368
Fax: (518) 220-9906

Staff:
Jennifer Carroll, CMP
Executive Director
jennifer@nysbca.com

Andre Claridge
Government Affairs Representative
andre@pcpublicaffairs.com

Contact NYSBCA:
Use this form for general inquiries.

 

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