While the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impact on the Nation (TRAIN) Act recently passed the House but likely won't become law, upcoming funding authorizations for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) are in danger under House rules approved earlier this year to offset new authorizations by reducing other programs that are currently authorized and funded.

It's been a busy spring for the U.S. Department of Transportation when it comes to motorcoach safety, and it's figuring to be a long summer ahead.

Member companies of the National School Transportation Association along with representatives from throughout the student transportation industry began meetings on Capitol Hill to further efforts to secure federal funding as well as a continued seat at the table for discussions on transportation issues.