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Title: ANTITERRORISM SECURITY AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS: REVIEW OF CASE STUDIES AND CURRENT TACTICS
Accession Number: 00960123
Record Type: Component
Record URL: Availability: Transportation Research Board Business Office 500 Fifth Street, NW Find a library where document is available Abstract: The events of September 11, 2001, brought the issue of transportation security and terrorism to the forefront of policy and government. Public surface transportation systems are especially vulnerable because they are by nature open and accessible. They also serve large numbers of people in extensive networks. Case studies of transit systems and terrorist incidents offer examples of effective planning and response as well as gaps in security systems. Systems in London and Paris have experienced bombing attacks. Tokyo was the site of a chemical attack. Preparation against terrorist attacks involves assessments of vulnerabilities, mitigation of weaknesses in the system, and the development of effective response and emergency plans. Cost factors are a particular concern for transit officials. The use of design elements, closed-circuit television, training, and exercises, together with the establishment of close relationships with other local, state, and federal agencies, appears to be the most cost-effective security option.
Supplemental Notes: This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1822, Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.
Language: English
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Authors: Fink, CNYPagination: p. 9-17
Publication Date: 2003
Serial: ISBN: 0309085543
Features: Figures
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; References
(10)
; Tables
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TRT Terms: Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Jul 18 2003 12:00AM
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