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Toolkit for Reducing Diesel Emissions    Resources for school communities This toolkit is designed to help school communities, environmental officials, and others make informed decisions about ways to reduce harmful diesel emissions from school buses. It includes materials created by the Asthma Regional Council and resources developed by numerous organizations and agencies around the country. Originally designed to support activities in New England, the resources may benefit others seeking to improve the health of America ’s school children by reducing diesel bus emissions. Questions can be directed to the Asthma Regional Council of New England at 617-451-0049 (ext. 512) or sroberts@tmfnet.org. General Information Health Effects of Diesel Exhaust Air Pollution and Health - Fact Sheet EPA Health Effects - Fact Sheet Traffic, Air Pollution, and Health - Fact Sheet The Stink Over Diesel - Presentation Sample School Newsletter Articles Option I Option II Reduced Bus Idling Sample Policy for Schools Driver Training Resources Implementation Strategies Info for School Bus Drivers No Idling Sign Graphics No Idling, Young Lungs Clean Air Zone No Idling, Children Breathing Kids Breathe Here Better School Design Design Smart Parking Lots and Driveways ARC School Resources Emissions Reduction Technology & Cleaner Fuels Retrofit Options for Existing Buses Cleaner Fuels/Technologies: Costs and Benefits Retrofit Guide "coming soon" Bus Maintenance & Fleet Management Improved Bus Maintenance Practices Improved Bus Fleet Management Practices Bus Maintenance Checklist Links and Resources Links and Resources Get Adobe Acrobat