This report describes the development and current status of the U.S. Merchant Marine with special emphasis on the influences of government, management, labor, and users. The report describes a wide spectrum of maritime activities, including the roles of various government agencies, the organization and effectiveness of U.S. Merchant Marine…

The article presents an overview of some of the issues, prospects, and problems related to providing transportation for handicapped persons. (DLS)

Results of a study to develop a formula to predict the cost to the state of Illinois of all school district student transportation services. (PKP)

Assesses the history of powered flight in terms of the development of commercial airlines, safety, and technology. (CP)

Competencies required by paraprofessional personnel who are responsible for transportation of severely handicapped students are discussed in terms of behavior management strategies, safety, medical considerations, and five other aspects such as use of a functional radio and a telephone chain for emergencies. (MC)

The School Bus Specifications and Procedures adopted by the 2000 National Conference on School Transportation and the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) were used as guides by the Tennessee State Board of Education Pupil Transportation Advisory Committee in developing the revised minimum specifications for school bus chassis and school…

Following a letter of transmittal, this document presents General Agent of Education in Alaska, Sheldon Jackson's ninth annual report on the introduction of reindeer into Alaska. Jackson notes that 1899 saw an unusually large number of employees connected to the herds. The discovery and opening of the Cape Nome gold mines created reindeer…

Contends that President Nixon's program for busing for the most part addresses the courts and not the problem of busing itself. (RJ)

A brief discussion of the new Federal Pupil Transportation Safety Act. (JF)

Version of the paper given at The Transportation and Poverty Conference of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Argues for revival of jitneys (12-14 capacity motor vehicles, operating on fixed routes, fares zone-rated) to serve ghetto residents and provide employment, too. Taxi company competition also discussed. (KG)

Article outlines the changes which have taken place in various aspects of our environment during the past decades, and new developments which are likely to shape that of the future. (Editor)