INDUSTRY NEWS
House Transportation Committee Public Hearing 
A PLS Summary from the August 13, 2019 House Transportation Committee public hearing on House Bill 317 (automated license plate readers) and House Bill 1509 (2 in 1 registration sticker) is available.  The summary also includes links to the testimony.
NPS Delays Policy and Fee Updates
NPS has announced via email on August 9, 2019, that the CUA program implementation for road based commercial tour operators has been postponed till April 1, 2020. In the interim, entrance fees will return to their previous vehicle-based levels and only NPA-units that already have implemented CUA requirements can issue permits.
Pittman Legislation Stresses Funding
Senator Joe Pittman will soon introduce legislation to reduce the amount of funding diverted each year from essential transportation improvement projects to support State Police operations.
Leslie Richards Shifting the Conversation
In just 4 1/2 years as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Leslie Richards has seen a lot of changes in the transportation industry.
FMCSA Publishes Hours of Service Proposal
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on changes to hours of service (HOS) rules to increase safety on America's roadways by updating existing regulations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.
US Appeals Court Hands Truckers Defeat in Toll Suit
High tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike do not violate the right of truckers and other motorists to travel between states, a federal appeals court ruled, upholding a lower-court dismissal of a lawsuit against state agencies and officials.

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Pennsylvania's use of turnpike tolls to pay other costs was authorized by Congress and therefore does not violate the U.S. Constitution.
PBA CALENDAR
September 18, 2019
-Free Webinar- 
5 Steps to Getting More Group Tours, presented by Sally Davis Berry

Save-the-Dates!

March 23-24, 2020
Marketplace
(MMA March 25)
UTZ Arena, York

June 21-24, 2020
Annual Meeting
Wind Creek, Bethlehem

PBA ANNOUNCEMENTS
PBA's New Address 
PO Box 597
Easton, PA 18044-0597
Telephone is the same:
717-236-9042
Items for Sale or Wanted!
Trans-Bridge Lines, Inc. will have a coach for sale 8/1/19 and Wolf's Bus Lines has coaches for sale now!   Get details on these opportunities and let us help you sell or find an item (Operators only).   Visit the NEW Items for Sale or Wanted page   on our website. 
Do You Have News to Share?
We would love to hear from you.  Please share your news with us at  director@pabus.org .  
New Report Encourages Cities to Consider Congestion Pricing
The National League of Cities (NLC) released a new guide that encourages cities to consider congestion charging systems as a potentially economical solution to build thriving communities, calm traffic and improve quality of life for residents.

Congestion pricing is a type of road-user charge system in which a flat or variable rate fee is charged to vehicles that drive in a specified area or zone within a city. Congestion pricing models can help communities properly price the use of its roadways, which are a finite, in-demand good. These models are built on a basic economic concept: When a public good is in high demand, the price charged to use that good increases to reflect its value and thus, what users are willing to pay to use it. Most of these systems will be used to fund transit and infrastructure.
Verified Vehicle Pre- and Post-Trip Inspection Tech Saves Time, Money, and Lives
Motorcoach operators are realizing the value of implementing digital tools throughout various aspects of their business, including the vehicle inspection process. By using digital vehicle inspection tools, operators are saving time, money, and most importantly, bolstering the safety of their fleets. Verified digital inspection technology takes this even further by introducing accountability, so operators can have peace of mind knowing when the job is done, it's done right.
2019 PBA Annual Motorcoach Safety & Preparedness Workshop Update

The Pennsylvania Bus Association held the 2019 Motorcoach Safety & Preparedness Workshop on August 14, 2019 at the York Springs Firehall in York Springs, PA.  

This workshop was well attended, with subject matter experts sharing their knowledge in two separate learning tracks for motorcoach owners, shop foremen, mechanics and inside office staff.   We look forward to bringing you this important workshop in 2020! 






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