Bus Digest JULY /AUGUST 2012

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It’s A Wrap: Erie, Pennsylvania Was A HIT for PBA’s 2012 Annual Meeting!

properties, the wine country, coach industry. Other speakers included the Flagship Niagara Muse- the ever so popular Steve Gilliland um, Presque Isle State (motivational speaker), ABA’s Dan Ronan, Park, the casino, and much UMA’s Ken Presley, PA State Police Cor- more were available to our poral Koontz and Sergeant Bob Krol. Spe- registrants. cial sessions for the travel suppliers included a panel discussion by Wanda Hough of PBA’s host hotel, Scott Enterprises, Martin Pituch of CB and Sheraton Erie Bayfront Ho- C Tours, Lisa Heidelberg of Presque Isle tel, was exceptional! Sitting Downs & Casino, and Emily Beck; and a right on Lake Erie, there Digital Strategy Session by Jeff McCullor of were beautiful sights to be Cyberlnk. seen every day including swans, sailboats, jet skis There was a great deal for all our and the like. The staff was attendees with the Industry Expo luncheon VisitErie hosts PBA’s Annual Meeting: Left John Oliver, President/CEO Joe Holody, extremely courteous and and bus displays, Sales Retreat for the one- Director of Convention Sales & Services; and Emily Beck, Director of Tourism. flexible….thanks to Jodi on-one meeting time between suppliers and Streiner for her attention to bus operators, and networking at the well What’s in Erie was the challenge; detail and willingness to accommodate our attended hospitality suites. the solution was easy for the staff of every need. VisitErie though, and they proved it well. A big thank you to the wonderful Exceptional sponsored events, and FAMs to PBA was very fortunate to have people in Erie, PA. See complete list of destinations the bus operators can sell to FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro attending sponsors on page 3. their customers were plentiful. Visits to hotel and speaking on the changes for the motor-

It’s Official: Act 119 Exempts Buses from PPA 2013 Marketplace A GROUP LEADER SHOW PBA is pleased to report the enact- (i) Taxicab service. ment of Act 119 which was signed into law (ii) Service that was otherwise exempt from the March 26, 2013 jurisdiction of the [commission] Pennsylvania by Governor Corbett on July 6, 2012, and ~~~~~~~~ permanently exempts buses over 16 pas- Public Utilities Commission prior to the effective date of this subparagraph. Pennsylvania sengers from oversight by the Philadelphia (iii) Other paratransit service. Farm Show Complex Parking Authority. The exemption wording (iv) Employee commuter van pooling. reads as follows: (v) A vehicle with a seating capacity of 16 or Expo Hall, Harrisburg, PA more persons, including the driver. Forms available at www.pabus.org ACT 119: The General Assembly of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as The Act takes effect immediately. March 25, 2013 will feature Seminar on follows: Marketing to the Motorcoach Industry, PBA was very involved with efforts Section 1. The definitions of "limousine service" and PBA Driver & Employee of and "taxicab" in section 5701 of Title 53 of the to exempt buses from PPA’s oversight for Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended many years. An opportunity presented itself Distinction Awards Program and the section is amended by adding definitions to pursue the bus exemption further when to read: the PPA was sued by the Germantown Taxi Company in late 2010, regulations were "Limousine service." then submitted to the PA Bulletin for public IN THIS ISSUE Baltimore and Motor- (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a motor comment, PBA commented and met and coach Parking vehicle providing any of the following services: spoke with the PPA several times, was able Medical Cards See Page 11 (i) Local, nonscheduled common carrier service Required for 9-15 Pas- for passengers on an exclusive basis for compen- to reduce the burden on buses operating in sation. Philadelphia, and eventually was able to senger Vehicle Drivers? 2013 Marketplace (ii) Common carrier service for passengers for partner with PPA for the successful passage See Page 4 See Page 13 compensation: of Act 119. (A) from any airport, railroad station or hotel lo- ADA Compliance— Support our advertis- cated in whole or in part in a city of the first class; Any vehicle, including buses, must What’s NEW Before ers….see them or continue to adhere to any Vehicle Code law October 31, 2012? See (B) to any airport, railroad station or hotel located throughout this issue while traveling anywhere in Pennsylvania Page 7 of Bus Digest in whole or in part in a city of the first class from a point within the city of the first class. including Philadelphia. (2) The term does not include any of the follow- NEW Members ing: See Page 6

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PBA 2012 Erie Annual Meeting: A Special Thanks for the Many Sponsors Waldameer Park & Water World Demo Buses Wingate by Wyndham (Erie) Anderson Bus Sales VisitErie sponsors Alliance Bus Group who welcomed PBA Many of PBA’s own Associate Members and CH Bus Sales, Inc. to Erie, PA include: national associations offered to also sponsor Motor Coach Industries, Inc. the 2012 Annual Meeting. PBA would like to Prevost recognize the following companies: Hospitality Suite - Tuesday CB&C Innovative Tours Motivational Speaker Research Underwriters Flagship Niagara League/Erie Maritime Motor Coach Industries, Inc. Museum Prevost Hospitality Suite - Wednesday Furhman's Cider Mill Protective Insurance Company Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery Hampton Inn Erie Translite Enterprises, Inc. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Board Luncheon Penn Shore Vineyards, Inc. P.A. Post Agency, LLC Pocket Schedule Pennsylvania Great Lakes Region Sackett Cook & Associates Perry 200 Breakfast—Thursday Presque Isle Downs & Casino American Bus Association Power Walk Presque Isle State Park/TREC Anderson Bus Sales Alliance Bus Group Pulakos Resorts Casino Hotel Contributors Printed Program Scott Enterprises ABC Companies CH Bus Sales, Inc. Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel Cape Cod Chamber/CVB South Shore Wine Company/Mazza National Bus Sales, Inc. Registration Desk The World’s Learning Center Chautauqua PMA Companies, Inc. Anderson Bus Sales County New York (Chautauqua County Visi- United Motorcoach Association. Lancer Insurance Company tors Bureau, Chautauqua Institution, Desti- National Seating—CVG nation Plus, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy) General Membership Meeting Victorian Princess Wolfington Body Company, Inc. Thanks to everyone’s generous contribution VisitMercerCountyPA to PBA’s 2012 Annual Meeting.

Industry Expo Jeff Goldwasser, National Seating (right) and Mitch Guralnick, MCI (left) Jim JeBran accepts plaque as past PBA Chair, presented by FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro Nelson Floyd of Perkiomen speaking with PBA member Brian Tours, new Chair. Kurtz, Elite Coach.

Jane Bailey (left), Sandy & Courtney Folis of Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery

Motivational Speaker Steve Gilliland PBA past Chair Jim JeBran having some making his books available to PBA fun time before stepping down as Chair. members.

National Registry System of Certified Medical Medical Cards Examiners is Now Live 9-15 Passenger Vehicles?

Attention Medical Examiners! available after August 20, 2012. To learn A Pennsylvania Public Utility Commis- more about the National Registry, visit sion law requires drivers of 9-15 passenger vehi- The National Registry of Certi- their website at https:// cles to carry a Medical Card at all times if operat- fied Medical Examiners (National Reg- nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov. ing the vehicle for compensation. istry) is a new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration program. Begin- What Does this Mean for This law can be found under Title 52 ning May 21, 2014, all medical examin- Commercial Drivers? Public Utilities of the Pennsylvania Code, Chap- ers (MEs) who wish to perform physical ter 29 Motor Carriers of Passengers: examinations for interstate commercial CMV drivers in interstate com- motor vehicle (CMV) drivers must be merce must use Medical Examiners § 29.508. Common or contract carriers operating trained and certified in FMCSA physical listed on the National Registry to obtain a vehicles with seating capacities of 9 to 15 passen- qualification standards. medical certificate beginning May 21, gers, including the driver. 2014. Medical certificates issued prior to (a) A common or contract carrier may not permit a Medical examiners who have this date are valid until the expiration person to drive a vehicle with a seating capacity of 9 completed the training and successfully date. to 15 passengers, including the driver, unless the passed the test are included in an online driver complies with the following: directory on the National Registry web- Contact information for the MEs (1) The driver is physically qualified in accordance site. is available online at the National Regis- try web site to drivers who wish to obtain with 49 CFR 391.41—391.49 (relating to physical The National Registry system a CMV driver physical examination. qualifications and examinations). went live on May 21, 2012. This means that medical examiners, training organi- The National Registry web-site The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad- zations, testing organizations and com- has an excellent Frequently Asked Ques- ministration wording that is referenced in the mercial motor vehicle drivers can easily tions document for the Commercial Vehi- Pennsylvania law is as follows: find the information they need to partici- cle Industry and Medical Examiners. No pate and comply with the new program commercial driver will be able to use a FMCSA 49 CFR 391.41-391.49 requirements. Additionally, training or- Non-registered Medical Examiner after ganizations can sign up to be listed on May 21, 2014. Part 39 FMCSA GENERAL the National Registry, which will allow 390.5 Definitions medical examiner candidates to quickly Commercial motor vehicles – vehicle is designed or locate training providers in their area. used to transport more than 8 passengers including The goal of the National Registry is to pro- the driver for compensation. NOTE:[ this is not the Individuals can sign-up to re- mote and preserve the highest level of pro- same as the Pennsylvania statute that indicates 9 ceive alerts about the National Registry fessional standards, training and care passengers including the driver] by doing the following: among medical examiners. Therefore, the National Registry requires that medical examiners performing CMV driver examina- 391.1 Scope – spells out that the section includes 1. Go to the National Registry website at rules that establish minimum duties of drivers of https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov. tions be trained and certified. commercial motor vehicles (defined in 390.5) 2. Click on “Stay Connected”

3. Fill in the form and click "Submit". Additional system functionality will be 391.11 General Qualifications of Drivers of commercial vehicles (4) Is physically qualified to drive commercial motor vehicles in accordance with subpart E-Physical Qualifi- Citing Re: CDL Cell Phone Ban cation and Examination If a commercial driver is phone while driving a stopped in Pennsylvania for violating the CMV. 391.41 Physical Qualifications for Drivers. FMCSA cell phone ban law (not a hands- (a)(1)(i) A person subject to this part must not oper- free), how would the Pennsylvania State (b) Definitions. For the ate commercial motor vehicles unless he or she is Police cite them? purpose of this section medically certified as physically qualified to do so. only, driving means When on duty has on his or her person the original, According to Lieutenant Cook operating a commer- or a copy, of a current medical examiner’s certificate of the Pennsylvania State Police, the cial motor vehicle on a that he or she is physically qualified to drive a com- driver would be cited for violating the highway, including while temporarily sta- mercial motor vehicle. following federal regulation: tionary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays. Driv- Make sure your records are current with 392.82 Using a hand-held mobile ing does not include operating a com- this information in a driver file. Many employers telephone. mercial motor vehicle when the driver are not aware of this provision in the law. has moved the vehicle to the side of, or (a)(1) No driver shall use a hand-held off, a highway and has halted in a loca- mobile telephone while driving a CMV. tion where the vehicle can safely remain stationary. (2) No motor carrier shall allow or require its drivers to use a hand-held mobile tele-

Pennsylvania Bus Happenings at PBA Elaine Farrell, CAE, Executive Director Association 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ______

John Bailey, Secretary Bailey Coach

David Benedict David Tours & Travel

Amy Brooks Susquehanna Trailways

Heather Colache Atlantic City Convention & Annual Meeting Chair John Bailey (far right) suggested a Power Walk VisitErie welcomes PBA during a site visit last Visitors Authority each morning which has been a very successful annual year: Emily Beck, (left), Jim JeBran, PBA Chair, (Travel Supplier Representative) event….sponsored by Alliance Bus Group.

Patrick Cole, Vice Chair 2012 Annual Meeting…..Erie, Pennsylvania PBA Welcomes Shari Taylor Cole Transportation, Inc. There is a great deal of planning behind PBA would like to introduce you to Shari Mike Fleischhauer the scenes for a successful Annual Meeting. It was Taylor, PBA’s event, membership, and executive Greyhound Lines, Inc. a real pleasure to work with professionals Emily assistant and jack of all trades…..something like Beck, Director of Tourism, and Joe Holody, Director me. Shari began her employment on July 23rd and Nelson Floyd, Chair of Convention Sales & Services. They were with us jumped right in. She comes with a tremendous Perkiomen Tours every step of the way and answered the question amount of meeting planning with another statewide

Jim Garman they heard many times….what’s in Erie! Many association, an understanding and appreciation of Advance Coach thanks to Joe and Emily and the many partners they the role of our members, an individual who thor- worked with to make our Annual Meeting a big hit.. oughly enjoys what she does and the people she Don Hagey gets to meet in her job. I look forward to working Hagey Coach Philadelphia Parking Authority with Shari with the March Marketplace event and the 2012 Annual Meeting in Cape Cod. In between, Scott Henry As reported on the front page of the news- she will be responsible for all the membership rec- Martz Trailways letter, PBA was successful in exempting buses ex- ords and retention, and some of the financial re-

Jim JeBran, Past Chair empt from the oversight of the PPA. It took a great sponsibilities. Trans-Bridge Lines, Inc. deal of work, the development of a great working relationship with the PPA, and hitting the pavement When you get a chance, please call and Darril King with the many contacts our lobbyist has in the legis- welcome Shari to PBA. Her email is stay- Daimler Buses North America lature. It was the right thing to do and we appreci- [email protected]. (Associate Representative) ate very much the willingness of the PPA to partner with us on the bus exemption. PBA Members Vote in Officers & Board Wayne Klein Klein Transportation New England Bus Association On June 14, 2012, the following officers and board John Kowalski were voted into office: Bieber Transportation Group I had the opportunity to attend New Eng- land Bus Association’s annual meeting in Hyannis, Chair—Nelson Floyd, Perkiomen Tours Brian Kurtz, Treasurer Massachusetts in late June. My main purpose in Vice Chair—Pat Cole, Cole Transportation Elite Coach attending was to see how the hotel performed since Treasurer—Brian Kurtz, Elite Coach it will be the same facility PBA will be using at our Secretary—John Bailey, Bailey Coach Dale McMichael 2013 Annual Meeting in Hyannis. Not only did the Executive Coach Elected board members for the term June 2012 hotel not miss a beat with anything, I obtained some through June 2014 include: David Myers great educational session ideas, and met some Myers Coach Lines terrific people representing organizations that will have a sponsor role in our annual meeting. A very John Bailey, Scott Henry, Bailey Coach Martz Trailways Jay Newswanger successful and worthwhile trip. R & J Transportation Jonathan Berzas, James JeBran, Fullington Trailways Trans-Bridge Lines, Inc. PBA’s Past Chair Jim JeBran, Trans-Bridge Tammy Wolf-Baker Amy Brooks, Marc Kaminetsky, Wolf’s Bus Lines, Inc. Lines Susquehanna Trailways Discover Lehigh Valley Nelson Floyd, (travel supplier Jim and I worked closely together for four Perkiomen Tours representative) Elaine Farrell, years while he was Chair of PBA. Many phone calls James Garman, Wayne Klein, Executive Director and emails, many worthwhile visits to annual meet- Advance Coach Klein Transportation Steve Haddad, Bieber David Myers, ing sights, and many fun stories about his little girls Shari Taylor Transportation Group Myers Trailways is what I remember the most I want to thank Jim for Brian Hagey, Jay Newswanger, Events Coordinator and Assis- all his input over the years, advice, and education. I tant Hagey Coach R & J Transportation feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Jim.

PBA Welcomes New Members

BUS OPERATORS consumer's first choices for The Cape Cod Chamber/CVB is Calendar of Events safe, secure, reliable, and com- a free source for all of your The following bus operator fortable motorcoach transpor- planning needs. We will be October 4, 2012 company has applied for PBA tation, tours and related travel happy to expedite proposals PBA Board Meeting at the membership and will be re- services. Our system of inde- and provide quality images, Museum of Bus Transportation viewed at the PBA Board pendent motorcoach compa- brochures, and guides to help Hershey, PA meeting on October 4, 2012 as nies delivers superior service. build awareness. required under the Bylaws: January 5—9, 2013 Protective Insurance Company Valley Forge Casino Resort American Bus Association Marketplace Premiere #1 Limousine Service, 1099 North Meridan St., Suite 1160 1st Avenue Charlotte, NC LLC 700 King of Prussia, PA 19406 2000 Vine Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 610-354-8248 January 20-24, 2013 Middletown, PA 17057-3093 Phone: (800) 644-5501 Fax: 610-768-0183 UMA Motorcoach EXPO at Travel Exchange Phone: 717-616-8995 Fax: (800) 511-5087 www.vfcasino.com Orlando, FL Fax: 717-616-8415 www.baldwinandlyons.com The Valley Forge Casino Resort www.premiere1limousine.com A+ rated superior by A.M.Best. is the region’s only full-amenity March 25, 2013 USDOT# 1906739 Licensed to provide transporta- gaming resort with live table PBA Seminar “Investing in the Motorcoach 2 full size coaches, 1 mini-coach tion insurance coverage in all games and all the latest and Industry: Increasing Your ROI” states. greatest slot machines. From Harrisburg, PA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS the excitement, sound, décor TRAVEL SUPPLIER and vibe, and, of course, vast March 26, 2013 Trailways Transportation MEMBERS selection of games, you imme- PBA Marketplace System, Inc. diately know you are some Harrisburg, PA 3554 Chain Bridge Road, #202 Cape Cod Chamber/CVB place special. Fairfax, VA 22030 5 Patti Page Way June, 2013 Phone: (703) 691-3052 Centerville, MA 02673 PBA Annual Meeting Fax: (703) 691-9047 Phone: (508) 362-9351 Resort & Conference Center, www.trailways.com Fax: (508) 362-3698 Hyannis, Mass. Trailways seeks to be one of the www.capecodchamber.org

ADA COMPLIANCE-TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

This article was written by Jill Nagy from the commodation for disabled passengers and make accommodation more beneficial and Law Offices of Nagy located in Wyomissing, maintenance requirements. Your fleet size how to advise customers as to safety proce- PA. www.nagylaw.com will dictate your requirements as to vehicle dures. Drivers must understand how to deal accessibility compliance which is mandated with safety issues and the non-standard In the last few years several legisla- prior to October 31, 2012. This deadline is wheelchairs, proper securement techniques tive mandates have caused motor coach critical not only as to lifts but other methods and sensitivity issues for passengers. All of operators to scratch their heads. Aside from of accessibility for motor coach- those issues should be accomplished transportation funding regulation, no regula- es. Securement procedures, maintenance through training, policies and consistent pro- tory scheme has raised as many questions inspections, customer service and driver tocol within your company. as the ADA. Constant updates, carrier cate- training also make up key provisions in the gories and strict deadlines have opened the Act which all carriers must comply with IM- In the last few years of educating door for fines, penalties and fleet improve- MEDIATELY. personnel and drivers as to ADA issues, one ments- all of which could cost big bucks for issue is abundantly clear; not only does the carriers. ADA regulations have caused stiff The first and most critical line of ADA have a myriad of tough requirements DOJ enforcement across the country, from defense is employee training. The act is un- as to training, but your staff and drivers want small carriers to even the largest coach com- clear as to whether or not refresher or reme- to know the answers to various questions on panies, and Pennsylvania is no excep- dial training is required or the frequency of assisting disabled passengers. Your staff tion. Surprise DOJ audits and lengthy inves- training that is required. However, the com- cares about your customers! Questions tigations based upon private complaints are mentary within the ADA and as issued by about sensitive disabilities, unruly passen- only a few ways that coach carriers will feel advocacy groups suggests that such training gers, and service animals are fundamental the sting from the updated regulations. is a must due to the Act’s use of the term to a driver's daily job. Answering their ques- “proficiency.” Therefore, it appears that a tions is just as critical as the regulatory com- The key to avoiding stiff enforce- training program should be established at pliance benefits of the ADA. Also, the train- ment penalties is to simply know your each authority. ing aspect of the Act is a particular area of level of responsibility to your disabled enforcement because training records are passengers and put the proper operation- From customer service representa- easy to investigate. The long and short of al protocol in place. It is up to you to under- tives to drivers to maintenance personnel, the world of ADA compliance is training stand what regulations apply to your compa- the entire staff must be trained to proficiency starts a good program and the rest of your ny and how to address the needs of your as to the ADA. Your customer service per- compliance needs will flow from there. Take clients who are faced with disabilities. Over- sonnel must understand how to deal with advantage of training resources and do not the-road carriers must understand their re- situations involved in transfers between wait until the DOJ knocks at your door! Com- sponsibilities as to accessible vehicles, ac- coach companies, when to ask questions to pliance means you!

Museum of Bus Transportation: Looking Back By Tom Collins it is one of only 5 two-axle MC-9 coaches ever produced; ours was given to us by the Thanks to all of the PBA members Being associated with the Museum late George M. Sage (Bonanza Bus Lines) who are currently members of the Museum of Bus Transportation often provides us with in 2002. The other one is a commuter ver- of Bus Transportation – if you’d like more some interesting archives, historical facts, sion with “NJ specs” donated to us by the data about us please call us at 717-566- and data on the bus industry that we might late James JeBran, Sr. (Trans-Bridge Lines, 7100 X 119 or visit our web-site at not, otherwise, receive. Inc.) in 2004. Both have been fully www.busmuseum.org. Our fleet and files restored and stand as fine examples of an have virtually data on most operations and Someone asked us what was the outstanding motorcoach. manufacturers. most popular intercity motorcoach every produced. Want to guess? Most PBA members had or may Enjoy the balance of the Summer still have an MC-9 in their fleet. and come visit us when you can. The Mu- The answer was the MCI model seum makes a great charter or tour stop. MC-9, with over 9,500 built in the period Other MCI coaches in our fleet are from 1979 to 1994. Note the an MC-5C and an MC-8. overlap in production even after the “new look” model 96-A-3 was introduced in 1985. Several operators contin- ued to request the MC-9 (dubbed Special Editions) and in 1992 Greyhound began a bus replace- ment program and asked MCI to build them 1,300 MC-12’s (virtual copies of the successful MC-9).

The Museum of Bus Transportation owns two pristine, yet somewhat unusual, MC-9s. Our 1984 model is unique in that

PBA Membership Renewals...Thank You for your Support!

FEBRUARY Renewals The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Don Brown Bus Sales Tourism Council of Frederick County Genetti Hotel & Suites Convention Center AACA Museum A World Class Automotive VisitPittsburgh Graceland and Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel Experience Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau Hampton Convention & Visitors Bureau Adam's Mark Buffalo Niagara Hotel Willow Valley Inn & Suites Hudson River Cruises Alabama Theatre Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts Jamestown - Yorktown Foundation Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse Yankee Candle Company Lake George Steamboat Company American Treasure Tour Love Receptive Services Anderson Bus Sales MARCH Renewals Mid Atlantic Tours and Receptive Services Baltimore Tourism Association National Transportation Insurance Solutions Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Bar Harbor Music Festival Newport News Tourism Development Office Conception Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Ober Gatlinburg, Inc. Bernhard Bus Services, LLC Beyond Times Square Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry Best Western Gettysburg Hotel, "1797" Broadway Inbound & Tourism C.F. Martin & Company Bushkill Falls Oneida County Tourism Camelback Mountain Resort/Camelbeach Carroll County Tourism Palmetto Tour & Travel Mountain Catskill Revitalization Corporation Shenandoah Caverns Family of Attractions Chesapeake Convention & Visitors Bureau Central Region Tourism District Toby's - The Dinner Theatre of Columbia and Dunes Manor Hotel CH Bus Sales, Inc. Baltimore Fredericksburg Regional Tourism Partnership Discover Lehigh Valley Tri-Cities Tennessee Travel Connection Great American Trolley Company /DBA Discover Prince William & Manassas Zanesville-Muskingum County Convention & Suncoast Tours Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction Visitors Bureau Hayfield Quality Tours Eden Resort Inn & Suites Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn Grand Ole Opry/Gaylord Attractions MAY Renewals Historic Philadelphia, Inc. Hickory Bridge Farm Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course International Spy Museum Allegany County Tourism InnovaTours, Inc. Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau America On Wheels Museum Lake George Area in NY's Adirondacks Joseph P. Fernandez, CPA, PC Byers' Choice, Ltd Mohonk Mountain House103 Lake View Hotel Comfort Suites Morris County Park Commission Pocono Mountains Convention & Visitors Bureau Country Junction 'World's Largest General Store' Mountain Gate Family Restaurant Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat Frank Lloyd Wright's House on Kentuckknob Music Road Hospitality Resorts Casino Hotel Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism National Aquarium Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery Alliance National Civil War Museum Seven Springs Mountain Resort Hershey's Chocolate World Newseum Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre MDSHENKAN Travel LLC/Collegiate Express Paper Mill Playhouse Tangier Island Cruises Connection LLC Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Thunder Bay Resort National Bus Sales Philadelphia Mummers Brigade Association Tioga Downs Casino & Racetrack National Constitution Center Pigeon Forge Depart. of Tourism Totem Pole Playhouse Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC Port O Call Hotel Turbo Images Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Prince George's County, MD Conference & Turning Stone Resort Casino Bureau Visitors Bureau Witham Family Limited Partnership Perfect Body Company Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors York County Convention & Visitors Bureau Quebec Casinos Bureau Statue Cruises Seneca Gaming Corporaton APRIL Renewals Turkey Hill Experience Sevierville Convention & Visitors Bureau Shady Maple Smorgasbord - Banquet & Alliance Bus Group Conference Center Broadway.com/Groups Shaw Festival Theatre Cirque de Chine @ Smoky Mountain Palace The Amish Village Theater

PBA’s 2013 Membership Directory—Don’t Miss The Opportunity to Advertise!

PBA is once again partnering with Advertising rates, sizes and many with Naylor Publications to produce our opportunities. 2013 Membership Directory. It is also PBA’s 90th year in business represent- PBA members use this Directo- ing the motorcoach industry. ry for the many contacts they need during the year to make memorable vaca- All PBA members will be hear- tions for their loyal customers. ing from Naylor during the next month

Baltimore Opens NEW Motor Coach Parking Facility City Celebrates Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility with Discounts, Savings and a Welcome Program for Group Tour Partners

 Open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a groups of 20 or more. For more information week from March 1 - November 1 annu- or to purchase, please send an email with ally "day tripper pass" in the subject line to [email protected]. Parking is $5 per hour, $25 for 12 hours and $35 for 24 hours. Visit Baltimore.org/group- Discounted Ticketing tour or call 410-385-5848 to learn more about the Baltimore Motor Coach Parking Groups that book tickets for attrac- Facility. tions through the Baltimore Visitor Center or hotel rooms through Visit Baltimore’s Group The Motor Coach Welcome Program Tour Sales department may also receive discounted $15 parking at the new Motor Visit Baltimore’s Visitor Center and Coach Parking Facility. To qualify or receive Group Tour department offer a free motor more information, call 877-BALTIMORE and coach welcome program at the Baltimore choose option 4. Visitor Center. Motor coaches that register in advance will be greeted by a member of the For more information about Balti- Visitor Center staff who will board the arriv- more, latest happenings or how they city can The city of Baltimore is rolling out ing bus to greet passengers; provide a brief help in serving group tours, visit the red carpet for group tour partners that summary of things to do; and offer city www.batlimore.org/group-tour help transport thousands of visitors to the guides, coupons and an invitation to view city on a daily basis. Visit Baltimore, in part- “The Baltimore Experience” in the Visitor Visit Baltimore – the official sales and mar- nership with the Baltimore City Department Center Theater. After that, the passengers keting organization for Baltimore that gener- of Transportation and the Parking Authority are welcome to browse the brochure racks ates economic benefits for stakeholders of Baltimore City, is proud to announce the and obtain assistance from trained special- through the attraction of convention, group opening of a new Motor Coach Parking Fa- ists about Baltimore, purchase tickets and and leisure visitors. For more information, cility for drivers made possible, in part, by a enjoy the Baltimore sights. Group tour part- visit www.baltimore.org. grant from the Maryland Heritage Area As- ners can sign up for the program by visiting sociation, along with perks and savings that http://www.cvent.com/d/vcq08b. A seven- 7/16/2012 will further enhance a group tour’s experi- day advance reservation is required. ence. The Baltimore Day Tripper Pass Below is a preview of what Balti- more’s group tour partners can enjoy, in- Groups that come to Baltimore for cluding an inside look at the Motor Coach a short trip and need an easy and economi- Parking Facility, details about the motor cal quick stop can take advantage of the coach welcome program, the Baltimore Day Baltimore Day Tripper Pass, a one-price Tripper Pass and other services: pass that allows visitors to choose between one of three Inner Harbor attractions and a The New Baltimore City Motor Coach meal at one of three Inner Harbor restau- Parking Facility rants.

Located less than two miles from the Balti- Each pass allows a choice of one more Visitor Center, group tour drivers can of these attractions: take a load off and enjoy the following:  Ripley's Believe It or Not!  Driver lounge with Wi-Fi access, food  Baltimore Historic Ships in Baltimore vending, cable television and bathroom  American Visionary Art Museum facilities.  Lighted, locked and secure lot with 61 And one restaurant meal (includes one spaces for motor coaches and school meal, beverage and 15 percent gratuity de- buses. pending on choice):  Pump out and water replenishment services.  Tir Na Nog Irish Bar & Grill  In/Out privileges for 12-hour and over-  Lenny's Deli Harborplace night parking.  Uno's Chicago Grill  Complimentary admission for all motor coach drivers to the B&O Railroad Mu- Each pass also includes free park- seum. ing for a bus or motor coach at the new Mo-  Free transportation via Charm City Cir- tor Coach Parking Facility. Passes can only culator to area hotels, restaurants and be purchased a minimum of seven days in attractions. advance of arrival and are available for

Host Hotel Forms on PBA’s Web-site

Harrisburg East Holiday Inn Marketplace registration and informational 4751 Lindle Road (Exit 2 off of Rt. 283) forms are posted on PBA’s web-site Harrisburg, PA 17111 www.pabus.org. The forms you will find include the following: For reservations call 717-939-7841 or go to www.hiharrisburg.com Rate is $110 inclu-  Marketplace Booth Registration sive. Don’t forget to indicate you will be at-  General Exposition Decorator Forms tending PBA's 2013 Marketplace. PBA's room  Sponsorship Opportunities block will be released to the public March 4,  Marketplace Directory Ads and Articles 2013 Marketplace Co-Chairs: Cheryl Clemens, Toby’s 2013, after which reservations will be accepted  ‘Investing in the Motorcoach Industry: Dinner Theatre left, Amy Brooks, Susquehanna Trial- on a space available basis. Increasing Your ROI’ Seminar Information ways, right.

Schedule of Events PBA’s 2013 Marketplace plans are PBA is looking forward to the partici- pation of our travel supplier members and bus already underway! To begin this process, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013 we always have a wrap-up meeting of the operators. As exhibitors commit with a booth registration form, PBA will post the information latest Marketplace to see what we can im- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm prove, what works, what does not work, and on the web-site. PBA also works closely with Investing in the Motorcoach Industry: Increas- various CVBs in arranging the booths in their a review of the survey results to look for very ing our ROI Seminar valuable suggestions. From the operational geographic area. Harrisburg East Holiday Inn, Harrisburg, PA. side, we also look at pricing, how to encour- age more exhibitors, etc. Thank you for your past and future support of 1:00 - 8:00 pm Marketplace! Exhibitor Registration and Booth Set-Up Changes for CVBs Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex Exposition Hall There are a few changes that have Important Deadlines been incorporated into the Marketplace for 12:00 - 2:00 pm 2013: Driver and Employee of Distinction Awards October 20, 2012 Program and Luncheon Early Bird 'Exemplary' Exhibitor Discount CVB BOOTH OPTIONS Harrisburg East Holiday Inn, Harrisburg, PA Ends. Forms and payment in full due Booth(s) with CVB Employees. On Registration Form, use single booth col- TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013 January 20, 2013 umn for appropriate booth fees. 'Preferred' Exhibitor Discount Ends. Forms (All Events at Pennsylvania Farm Show and payment due. Booth(s) with CVB employee(s) and/or Complex) Refund. Final Date to Request if Cancel CVB Partners/Members. On the Registra- tion Form, use the shared booth column for 6:00 - 8:00 am February 1, 2013 appropriate shared booth fees. Final Exhibitor Registration and Booth Set-Up Sponsorship Opportunity Form Due Marketplace Directory Ad/Article Form THEME: 'Spring' PBA invites you to incor- 7:00 - 8:00 am Due porate the theme into your booth. Be creative Full Breakfast for Exhibitors Balance for any Booth Payment Due for and fun! guaranteed placement in Marketplace Direc- 8:00 - 8:30 am tory. PIPE & DRAPE COLORS: Plum & White Exhibitor Meeting with Co-Chairs (important to attend to receive updates on the day’s events) March 1, 2013 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Stand Out in the Unpaid Marketplace fees Due Marketplace Directory by purchasing your 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Investing in the Motorcoach Industry: booth before October 20, 2012 and your Marketplace Exhibits Open to Group Leaders Increasing Your ROI Seminar Registration Marketplace Directory listing will include a arriving in scheduled motorcoaches Due 50 word narrative on important aspects of Membership Dues Renewals due to qualify your booth or property. 1:30 - 3:30 pm for PBA Member Discounted Booth Fees Exhibitor tear-down March 4, 2013 Hotel room block released to public

REMINDERS MCS 150 Forms Due Every 2 Years assistance. 2013 UCR fees may be the same as 2012 1. Annual Summary Report of Individual Accessi- All motor carriers operating commercial motor vehi- as the UCR board ponders what to charge. ble/Equivalent Service Requests and Responses/ cles in interstate commerce are required to file a Mo- 2012 UCR Fees Service Provided tor Carrier Identification Report, Form MCS-150 every $76 0-2 vehicles 2. Fixed Route OTRB Company’s Annual Lift Use 2 years. Go to the web-site www.fmcsa.dot.gov to $277 3-5 vehicles Summary check the status of your company’s filing. $452 6-20 vehicles 3. Annual Report of OTRBs Purchased/Leased and $1,576 21-100 vehicles Overall Fleet Data. UCR Fees Due Annually $7,511 101-1,000 vehicles Web-site for information is: fmcsa.dot.gov/rules- $73,346 1,001 - 200,000 vehicles Pennsylvania participates in the Unified Carrier Regis- regulations/bus/company/ada-guidelines.htm tration Program (UCR)which requires interstate motor carriers to register with the program and pay an annu- ADA Reports Due October 30th FMCSA PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING al fee which is based on the size of the carrier’s fleet. The USDOT Americans With Disabilities reporting PROGRAM (PSP) These fees will fund motor carrier safety and enforce- regulations require over-the-road bus (OTRB) compa- PSP is a screening tool that allows motor carriers and ment programs in Pennsylvania. To pay, go to nies to submit three types of reports by the last Mon- individual drivers to purchase driving records from www.ucr.in.gov. Payment by VISA or MC, or electron- day of every October. Each annual report covers the FMCSA at www.psp.fmcsa.dot.gov Records show a ic check (ACH). NOTE: UCR registered companies time period from October 1 of the prior calendar year driver’s most recent 5 years of crash data and 3 years should not be paying any PUC Assessments. If you through September 30 of the current calendar year. of roadside inspection data from the FMCSA. Cost is have received an invoice from the PUC, call PBA for Reports required: $10/record, companies must be registered. This is a VOLUNTARY program.

PA ACCIDENT REPORTING - The Law 52 P.A. Code § 29.44. Accident reports. (a) Accidents involving death of a person. Motor carriers of passengers, operating vehicles with seating capacities of 15 passengers or less, including the driver, shall telephonically notify the Bureau of Transpor- tation and Safety of any accident resulting in the death of a person within 24 hours of the accident. Carriers shall maintain a copy of the police report for 1 year from the date of the accident. (b) Other accidents. For all accidents resulting in the filing of a police report, a motor carrier shall maintain a copy of the police report for 1 year from the date of the accident.

PENNDOT Pothole Hotline With construction season kicking off across Pennsylva- nia, PennDOT is reminding motorists to call the following hotline 1-800-FIX-ROAD (800-349-7623) to report the location of potholes on state roads. Be specific as possible such as county, municipality, street name, state route, description of any familiar landmarks that will help PennDOT find the problem area.

PENNSYVLANIA FMCSA OFFICE Tim Cotter, Pennsylvania FMCSA Administrator 215 Limekiln Road, Suite 200 New Cumberland, PA 17070 Direct 717-614-4067, Main 717-614-4060