Ep 21 - NYAPT Talks with Pat Elwell of the Naples CSD
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In Ep 21 we talk with Pat Elwell, Transportation Supervisor and Head Mechanic with the Naples CSD. Pat has recently deployed a couple of EV buses in his distrcit, and he shares that story. But Pat also shares his interesting story of how he ended up in the school district. Listen along and I'm sure you'll find it's time well spent!
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Ep 20 - Catching up with NYAPT Executive Director Dave Christopher
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In this episode Dave shares information about the Winter Workshop, Summer Conference, NYS Budget, the NYAPT Legislative Committee, the upcoming Operation Safe Stop, and NAPT policy statements. We cover a lot of ground in under an hour - hope you enjoy and stay safe out there!
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Ep 19 NYAPT Talks EV Buses with John Havrilla from Wendel Associates
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In this episode we are joined by John Havrilla, Director of Alternative Fuels for Wendel Associates, which supports NYAPT as an Industry Member! John is a tremendous source of knowledge on alternative fuels in transportation. John offers us his perspectives and advice on navigating the transistion to zero emissions. We discuss indoor charging concerns, Inductive Charging, Hydrogen and CNG fuels and the essential transition plans needed to maximize funding opportunities in NYS.
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Ep 18 NYAPT Talks with Marc Medina and Dave Christopher
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In this episode I'm joined by Marc Medina, our new NYAPT President, and Executive Director Dave Christopher. We hear about Marc's goals as he kicks off his presidency. We also discuss the new NYAPT App for a member communication forum, re-cap EV bus listening sessions recently held, and recommendations from the NTSB Report HIR-22-06 on a Tennessee bus crash from back in October of 2020. We wrap it up with well wishes for our members for a safe and successful start to the new school year!
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Ep 17 Reflections on the Summer Conference with Dave Christopher
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In this episode I'm joined by Executive Director of NYAPT, Dave Christopher. Dave shares an overview of the Annual Summer Conference and Trade Show!
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Ep 16 Part 4 - Live from the 2024 Summer Conference and Trade Show
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In part 4 of Ep 16 I'm joined by two guests. My first conversation is with Terry Gilberti from Bus Patrol to discuss Stop-Arm Cameras, and my second conversation is with Ron Mackey from the Greenwood Lake UFSD.
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Ep 16 Part 3 - Live from the 2024 Summer Conference and Trade Show
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In part 3 of Ep. 16 I'm joined by Bob Corey from the Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES. Bob and I chat about the CDL training that his team is offering to component districts.
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Ep 16 Part 2 - Live from the 2024 Summer Conference and Trade Show
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In Part 2 of Ep. 16, I'm joined by Kim Trask from Unatego CSD, spouse of Transportation Director Brian Trask. Also on this episode is D'Allah Laffoon from the Waterloo CSD to talk about the Transportation Top Teams Award received by his department and his journey to Transportation Supervisor.
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Ep 16 Part 1 - Live from the 2024 Summer Conference and Trade Show
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In part 1 of Ep 16 I'm joined by Frank Klein of Suffolk Transportation. Frank and I talk about driver training, 3rd Party CDL Testing and Stop -Arm Cameras.
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Ep 15 - Stop-arm Cameras in the Hilton CSD
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In Ep. 15 I chat with Matt Schultz, Transportation Director from Hilton CSD. We focus on the deployment of Stop-arm cameras in the district. Leading up to that conversation, we talk breifly about school budget votes, driver shortage and Matt's background as an educator and school building administrator.
info_outlineIn Ep 21 we talk with Pat Elwell, Transportation Supervisor and Head Mechanic with the Naples CSD. Pat has recently deployed a couple of EV buses in his distrcit, and he shares that story. But Pat also shares his interesting story of how he ended up in the school district. Listen along and I'm sure you'll find it's time well spent!