The Outlook For The Motorcoach Industry In 2009
At the request of the Travel Industry Association, ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso provides a white paper on the outlook for the bus business in 2009. He assesses its current performance, examines evolving trends, and provides a glimpse into what's in store for 2009. His conclusion: a confluence of events, from environmental awareness to consumer demand for convenient transportation alternatives, provide ample reasons for guarded optimism, even in times of economic uncertainty.
Motorcoach Industry CensusÂ
The Motorcoach Census looks at passenger traffic, vehicle count, mileage, demographics and other key data in the U.S. and Canada.
Comparisons of Energy Use and Emissions 2008
This comprehensive study, produced by respected research firm MJ Bradley and Associates, is the first study to create a comparison between the motorcoach industry and other mass transportation modes. Data included was culled from the 2007 Motorcoach Census, the Federal Transit Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
The Nation's Public Transportation Network: Connecting People and Communities
This pocket-sized, eight-panel fact card, produced by ABA in conjunction with the American Public Transportation Association and The Community Transportation Association of America, focuses on areas of common ground among the three groups, including opportunities for public-private partnerships and intermodal connectivity.
Today's Motorcoaches: Sound Science. Safe Passengers.
Motorcoaches are the safest form of surface transportation. But the industry is always working to make the safest even safer. This document looks at motorcoach safety from a holistic perspective, showing how safety is the function of science-driven occupant protection technologies, innovative engineering, and a systems approach that includes integrated vehicle design, rigorous maintenance, comprehensive driver training and industry best practices. It also covers the many voluntarily installed safety devices installed by manufacturers, crash avoidance and crash protection technologies, and the need for science-driven data to guide potential enhancements.
Save A Penguin: Take A Motorcoach
Motorcoach Facts
A quick snapshot of the vital statistics on the motorcoach industry, updated for 2008. Includes facts on the industry's environmental stewardship, role in American mobility, strong safety record and economic benefits to countless communities -- all without taxpayer subsidy.
Impact of Motorcoaches on Society and Economy
The ABA Foundation signed on with Nathan Associates, a well-known economic impact research firm based in Arlington, Virginia to prepare a report that illustrates to policymakers, the media and consumers the positive impact the motorcoach tourism and travel industry has on society.Economic Impact Studies of Motorcoach Destinations
- Washington, DC; New York City; Lancaster,PA [highlights] [full report]
- Chicago, IL, [highlights] [full report]
- Cleveland, OH, [highlights] [full report]
- Pigeon Forge, TN [full report]
These reports, funded by the individual destinations, are developed by research expert John Dunham with Guerilla Economics. This analysis builds on previous ABA/George Washington University research measuring the economic impact of motorcoach tours on Washington, New York City, Lancaster, PA, and Chicago, Cleveland and Pigeon Forge, TN. Data collected includes bus tour frequency, duration, type of accommodations, local attractions, tour size, and average price of package.
Commercial Bus Emissions Characterization & Idle Reduction
This report provides helpful information for planners and policy makers that recognize the environmental and congestion-mitigating benefits of motorcoach transportation but, at the same time, must find ways to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.