Bus Industry Safety Council

BUS INDUSTRY SAFETY COUNCIL

ABA's Bus Industry Safety Council is comprised of security, mechanical, safety, operational and maintenance leaders from ABA's bus operator and supplier membership. The group meets regularly to discuss issues and innovations in areas of safety, regulatory compliance, mechanics, technology and security.

The mission of the Bus Industry Safety Council is to develop and promote methods, materials, and procedures to improve motorcoach safety.

BISC Summer Meeting
July 14-15, 2008 NTSB Training Facility Registration Memo Registration Form

Safety Council Officers

Chairman: Lorraine Card, Diversified Transportation Ltd., Edmonton, AB
Vice-Chairman: Chris Crean, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Springfield, MA
Secretary: Alex Guariento, Greyhound Lines Inc., Dallas, TX
Executive Director: Norm Littler, ABA, Washington, DC
General Counsel: Clyde Hart, ABA, Washington, DC

Committee Chairmen

Government Activities Review Committee: Ken Presley, United Motorcoach Association, Alexandria, VA
Human Performance Committee: Mart Bowman, New World Tours, Bristow, VA
Vehicle Techincal Operations Committee: Chris Wilson, Commercial Vehicle Group, Vonore, TN

Committees

Members serve on one of four committees and must have a demonstrated proficiency in the committee's functional areas. The committees are as follows:

Human Performance Committee - addresses driver safety and health, performance, recruitment and retention issues, and best practices for all motorcoach company employers. The committee will also evaluate currently available training materials, and develop new training materials based on industry needs.

Government Activities Review Committee - helps achieve industry consensus on legislative or regulatory issues. The committee will develop industry recommended practices to help companies achieve the highest levels of safety and security.

Vehicle Technical Operations Committee - addresses all aspects of vehicles and vehicle or highway based technology, maintenance and/or technical training.

BISC Membership Roster