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http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/158982.aspx

A soon-to-be released guide, including software and a database, will assist decision makers in identifying cost-effective countermeasures to reduce the risks to transportation assets, including risks from natural disasters and from intentional harm, such as terrorism. In this article the developers provide an overview of the guide, with insights into the practical approach taken.

English

pp 26-27, 29

2007-5

TR News

Print

Figures (2) ; Photos (2)

Asset management; Countermeasures; Databases; Decision making; Disasters; Handbooks; Infrastructure; Interactive computer systems; Multimodal transportation; Risk management; Software; Terrorism

Administration and Management; Planning and Forecasting; Security and Emergencies; Transportation (General); I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

TRIS, TRB

Jul 24 2007 10:22AM

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