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Enhance safety & compliance with ABA's Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) program. BISC, founded in 2000, focuses on bus & motorcoach safety, regulatory compliance, technology, and human factors. Join the 400 industry leaders to elevate safety standards through collaborative efforts. Attend BISC meetings for in-depth education sessions and updates on emerging technologies, driver training, and passenger safety tips. Be part of a supportive network driving safety excellence in the intercity bus industry. Connect with experts and sponsors to stay ahead in safety practices. Have questions? Get in touch with us for more information!
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ABA & its Operations • Founded in 1926. • ABA has its HQ in Washington, DC, and a satellite office in Lexington, KY. • ABA has been at current location since 2011, in a purchased office condo. • Currently has 17 full-time staff. • Organized into 4 departments, contracted publisher. • ABA’s current President & CEO has served since 1996.
About BISCRecreated in 2000, the Bus Industry Safety Council is comprised of over 400 industry leaders who review and discuss issues and innovations in areas of bus & motorcoach safety, regulatory compliance, technology, security, and human factors The BISC provides advice, insights and feedback to members, the industry, government agencies, and other interested parties on the status and availability of bus & motorcoach safety practices, products, and services
BISC MissionTo continually raise the level of safety in the intercity bus and motorcoach industry through collaborative efforts of professionals in a workshop and educational environment.
BISC Goals • - Better Serve Our Members- Make it Easier to Communicate • Provide Take-Aways • Challenges:* Top 10 Violations* Safety Briefings • - Expand Membership & Attendance • - Attract More Sponsors
BISC MEETINGS • The Council will meet periodically via conference call and with two (2) in-person meetings annually. A Winter meeting at Marketplace and a rotating Summer meeting. • For 2017: • Cleveland at ABA Marketplace • Baltimore – June 13-14, 2017 • BISC West in October with California Bus Association
BISC MEETINGS • For 2018: • Charlotte at ABA Marketplace • Baltimore – June 25-26, 2018 • BISC West? • For 2019: • Louisville at ABA Marketplace • Baltimore – June 26-27, 2019 • Count on 16-20 safety/compliance education sessions every meeting.
Today’s Schedule • 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Orientation/Topical Session • 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. NTSB Update • Break • 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. How Emerging Technologies Will Be Used For Enforcement • Break • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Entry Level Driver Training Model Curriculum Review, A Preview of What Will Be Required • Lunch • 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. In Case of Emergency, Passenger Safety Briefings and Evacuation Tips
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