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Reference Letters
A large number of reference letters from past Transportation Advisory Services clients detailing the efforts of the consultants and the benefits to the District or University. No charge.

Detailed Reference List
Listing of past Transportation Advisory Services clients, including a description of the services provided, contact names, addresses and phone numbers, and year that the study was performed. No charge.

General Marketing Materials Package
Information about Transportation Advisory Services designed for prospective clients. No charge.

Hiring a Consultant
Comparative Check List Designed by March Group Consultants to facilitate a client's comparison and evaluation of proposals for the provision of consulting services. No charge.

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Articles about TAS
Several articles about past Transportation Advisory Services studies, or where Transportation Advisory Services consultants have been quoted as industry experts. No charge.

New York State Transportation Operating Statistics
Transportation Advisory Services annually compiles operating statistics from school districts throughout the State. Information on topics such as total cost per mile, operating cost per bus, parts cost per mile, and much more are contained in this annual summary. Valuable information for any district benchmarking their program. Please specify year when ordering (1994-95; 1995-96; 1996-97; 1997-98; 198-99). Free to clients or districts providing input to survey. $99.95 to others.

The Art of Developing Effective Bid/RFP Specifications
This two page summary is based upon Transportation Advisory Services extensive experience at assisting districts in several states through this critical process.  Transportation Advisory Services consultants offer real-world experience based upon their personal backgrounds as transportation contractors and their practical knowledge of what it takes to develop a contract that meets the needs of all parties. No charge.

"Legal Issues Regarding Participation in Shared Services by School Districts, BOCES, and Other Municipalities"
This report was developed for Transportation Advisory Services by an experienced school attorney and is focused toward applicable laws and regulations in New York State. $29.95.

"School Bus Loan Agreement"
This agreement, based upon New York State regulations, can be used by two or more neighboring districts to establish the terms for the occasional loaning of buses between or among them. Developed by school attorney for Transportation Advisory Services. $49.95.

"Intermunicipal Agreement for Operation and Maintenance of Fuel Facility"
This prototype document serves as the basis for the sharing of a fuel facility which is owned by the school district and available for use by other municipal entities. Developed by school attorney for Transportation Advisory Services. $49.95.

"Planning & Design for School Bus Maintenance, Fueling and Storage Facilities" This unique document provides excellent information about the various potential features of a transportation facility. Included is a Construction Cost Estimating Checklist that allows the reader to estimate the cost of construction of a facility based upon the chosen size and features. Developed by a leading architectural firm in conjunction with the experts at Transportation Advisory Services. $99.95.

"Contracting for Charter Buses" Contains a procedural breakdown, contractor compliance checklist, charter bus trip confirmation report, and departure pretrip form. Designed by Transportation Advisory Services for districts using contracted services from a vendor who does not provide the typical field trip services. In most cases, these vendors would provide coach-style vehicles. References on these forms apply to New York State regulations in addition to Federal ICC requirements. $9.95.

"Shared Maintenance Agreement" Prototype agreement designed for two districts sharing maintenance where one district will maintain the fleet for the other district. Developed by a school attorney for Transportation Advisory Services. $49.95.

Monthly Report to the Administration from the Transportation Department An excellent four page report that requires monthly tracking of important Department activities and data that is then submitted to the Administration. $29.95.

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