Dodoma, future capital of Tanzania, is one of the first planned attempts at integrating man in his environment. The four principle elements of the Master Plan include: the residential communities, the national capital central spine, the system of open spaces and the transportation network. (BT)

In 1978, this field was dominated by human needs projects such as rapid transportation, energy production, and waste disposal. (BB)

Discusses areas that have provided the bulk of negligence claims against public school districts while transporting students: (1) bus stop locations, (2) duration of responsibility, (3) school bus boarding supervision, (4) driving a bus negligently, (5) driver violations, and (6) inadequate supervision during transit. Appended are 19 notes. (MLF)

Highway interchanges offer rural counties practically ready-made sites for development, but some interchanges offer better development opportunities than others. A study of a Kentucky interchange identified seven factors that make a difference in development, including traffic volume, distance to an urban area, ruggedness of terrain, and sale of…

Describes how the history of flight can be used to encourage elementary school children to read, discuss, and do research on an aviation topic. Outlines several activities that can be used to encourage student interest. (GEA)

Stamps can enhance the curriculum for gifted students and serve as an exciting introduction to a new hobby as well as a mechanism for developing skills of self-directed learning. Suggestions for followup activities using theme stamp albums (famous persons, science and scientists, animals, and transportation) are given. (CB)

Outlines the information necessary for schedule calculation of school bus runs. Describes the use of The Quick Route Optimizer software program for computer calculation of school bus routes. Includes four charts. (MD)

Discusses the potential capabilities in computerization available for management of school transportation systems.(MD)

Using contract management services for their student transportation programs, school districts can maintain local control and accountability, limit administrative costs, improve management continuity, and reduce staff overhead. Competition for contract renewal stimulates service improvement. (MCG)

Summarized are 13 major problems facing every country in the world today. Problems include: disarmament, population explosion, pollution, energy, conservation of natural resources, transportation, communications, and health. (SL)

This curriculum packet includes a teacher's introduction and five curriculum units that explore how transportation needs affect the environment, including the quality of air and water, habitat, and global climate. These materials encourage teens to apply wisdom, ingenuity, and sound science to the choices they make. Units are: (1)…

On May 14-15, in Washington, a Conference on Education for Highway Engineering and Highway Transport was held. This was attended by about 75 highway engineers, deans and supervisors of engineering in colleges, universities, and technical schools, National, State, and County highway commissioners, and men interested in highway and automotive…

Describes a bus system that is fully self-supporting and has a substantial reserve fund for new equipment, with emphasis on details. (GB)

Twenty important things to know when you buy a school bus. (WM)

American Indian contributions to the development of America are described. (FF)