Pennsylvania Bus Association’s Eighth Annual Safety and Preparation Workshop (by Dave Millhouser

Coaches representing four different coach manufacturers were on display during the Pennsylvania Bus Association’s Eight Annual Safety and Preparedness Workshop. Also on display (on the left) was a 1956 GM PD4104 coach that was driven from the Museum of Bus Transportation/AACA Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The event took place on August 9 in York Springs, Pennsylvania.

manufacturers exhibited demonstrator coaches, and the Hershey-based Museum of Bus Transportation/AACA Museum (busmuseum.org) brought a 1956 GM PD4104. An iconic model of coach that influenced bus design for years, this particular one had a great “Pennsylvania” history as part of the Capitol Trailways fleet.

Tim Cotter, Pennsylvania division administrator for FMCSA, brought the group up to date on new and revised regulatory issues and PA State Police Corporal Zenia Black spoke on what to expect during a vehicle inspection. In addition, the one-day event packed in presentations on business tools, “Busing on the Lookout (for human trafficking), ” “Maintaining a Solid Safety Culture” and a vehicle inspection demonstration held at Wolf’s Bus Lines.

Cowley pointed out “Pennsylvania Bus Association is a member and supporter of Museum of Bus Transportation. John Bailey, chair of PBA, organized a photo in front of the bus of the attendees who drove this model during their careers, then of all attendees . . . not an easy task in the 95 degree heat.

“In 2023 Pennsylvania Bus Association will celebrate 100 years of serving the state’s bus operators – wonder which bus the museum will bring to that meeting. ”

In addition substantial valuable content, the meeting had the feel of a reunion –colleagues and competitors having the opportunity to be together after more than a year of isolation. Cowley was particularly grateful to the sponsors who made it possible. q

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