Transit Bus Operator Distraction Policies (2013) / Chapter Skim
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13 vehicles defensively in an effort to reduce risk and with a goal of zero accidents. While operating agency vehicles, all employees will .
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14 As previously mentioned in the report, California and Massachusetts have laws specifically banning any cell phone use, hand-held or hands-free, by transit bus operators while operating a vehicle. Participants in Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Washington reported that there were laws in their states prohibiting local governments -- or transit systems affiliated with local governments -- from passing laws or creating regulations beyond what is, or, in Arizona and Florida, what is not covered in the state law.
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15 representatives are part of the assessment process at seven (21%) of the systems.
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16 methods are through training programs, the issuance of new SOP manual/rule-books or revisions, and postings or bulletins. TRAINING PROGRAMs AND PROACTIVE MEAsUREs Every system in the study but one has a training program that addresses distracted driving behaviors and consequences.
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17 geographic location. Further discussions with agencies that have taken steps to examine and modify operators' schedules, duties, and work spaces would be beneficial in identifying the process and results for such activities.
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