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As Congress advances major transportation legislation, BusGates® points to increased national attention on school bus stop-arm violations and student safety. ILLINOIS, July 1, 2026 - BusGates®, the makers of LED stop arm extensions, is expressing support for the school bus safety provisions included in the BUILD America 250 Act, a federal transportation package that advances new national efforts focused on roadway safety, enforcement, and public awareness. The legislation inc

Brandon Hayes had far too many close calls regarding student safety during his nine years as a school-bus driver. “I’ve experienced it myself,” said the chief transportation officer for Township High School District 113 in Highland Park. “I’ve seen cars barreling down on a stopped bus. I’ve had to blow the bus horn. “We’ve had near-misses. As a driver, to sit in that sit and not be able to tell if a car is going to stop or not — and to have students outside the bus not paying

As parents, there are countless things you worry about when your child leaves for school each morning. One thing most of us don't think about often is the few moments when our children are getting on or off the school bus. Yet those moments can be some of the most dangerous. Every day, drivers illegally pass stopped school buses while children are crossing streets, walking to sidewalks, or stepping onto the bus. It's a problem that school transportation professionals have b