MEDIA ADVISORY

Goshen, NY - Modernized school buses outfitted with safety technology will be instrumental in improving motorist behavior around school buses.

Event: School Bus Safety Program Announcement

Date and Time: Monday, May 6, 10:00 a.m.

Address: Front Parking Lot, Washingtonville High School
(54 W Main St, Washingtonville, NY 10992)

Attendees:

Steven M. Neuhaus, Orange County Executive
Peter Cirigliano, Commissioner, Orange County Emergency Services
Robert Doss, Deputy Commissioner, Orange County Emergency Services - Police Liaison
Justin Meyers, President and Chief Innovation Officer, BusPatrol
Dr. Larry Washington - Superintendent of Schools, Washingtonville Central School District
Mr. Paul Nienstadt - Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Safety, Washingtonville Central School District
Mr. Ralph Perez - Supervisor of Transportation, Washingtonville Central School District

Every day in New York State, 50,000 motorists illegally pass stopped school buses, putting the lives of children at risk.

As part of an ongoing effort to enhance student safety, Orange County has partnered with BusPatrol to modernize school buses with safety technology to curb illegal motorist behavior around school buses. The program will be preceded by a 30-day warning period and education campaign to remind motorists to stop for school buses.

The 30-day warning period will start May 8th, before the program goes live in June.

Media Contacts:

Kate Spree
Public Relations and Communication Officer, BusPatrol
[email protected]
Mobile: 438-939-9869

Mary Pat Smith
Assistant to the County Executive
[email protected]
845-291-3258

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