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Willow River proud to install stop arm extensions on their buses. A new year, and new additions for the school buses at Willow River. The fleet of seven now has stop arm extensions from BusGates. The equipment attaches to the stop arm, extending it about five feet, and light up, making it easier to see. Adapting Stop-Arm Extensions to Meet State Requirements Transportation Supervisor Nate Berg is passionate about making sure people obey the stop arm law. “We see about 10 viol

The Child Safety Network recently announced a collaboration with BusGates to address drivers illegally passing stopped school buses. According to a release , a national survey found that school bus drivers reported 66,322 illegal passing incidents in a single day, totaling millions of violations in one school year. Additionally, between 2000 and 2021, drivers who failed to stop for school buses caused 53 fatalities, nearly half of them school‑age children. The National Highw

National partnership aims to end the 45 million annual illegal school bus passings and save children’s lives through advanced safety technology. "Every time a driver illegally passes a stopped school bus, they’re putting children’s lives at risk.” — Jeff Stauffer - BusGates Co-founder SPRINGFIELD, IL, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / --Child Safety Network™ ( CSN ™) is pleased to announce its collaboration with BusGates ® to combat a growing national c

Ashton-Franklin Center buses equipped with BusGates LED stop-arm extensions. Read the full story at WIFR. As the new school year begins,...

At BusGates, our mission has always been clear: to protect students and give parents, schools, and communities peace of mind with safer...

As students gear up to head back to school, National Back to School Safety Month in August serves as an important reminder to prioritize...

Setting the Scene Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District #5 continues putting student safety front and center by rolling out...

As student safety remains a top priority, Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District #5 has rolled out a smart new feature across its...

The Official Publication of the National Association for Pupil Transportation, School Bus Ride, featured BusGates recently in the...

View the full article here: https://stnonline.com/partner-updates/new-stop-arm-technology-making-school-bus-stops-safer/ Every year,...

We are excited to share this article by The Southern Illinoisan highlighting our Bus Gate safety arms that Pinckneyville Community High...

In honor of National School Bus Safety Week, NBC 4 New York has turned the spotlight on innovative safety measures designed to protect...