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• Regional Transportation Operations Collaboration and Coordination: A Primer for Working Together to Improve Transportation Safety, Reliability, and Security

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  "More than ever, the safe, reliable, and secure operation of our Nation's transportation systems depends on collaboration and coordination across traditional jurisdictional and organizational boundaries. Nowhere is this more apparent than in our metropolitan regions where numerous jurisdictions, agencies, and service providers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating various aspects of the transportation system. Many of these operations activities in a metropolitan region must cross agency and jurisdictional boundaries to be successful. They may include traffic incident management, emergency management, communications networks, traveler information services, response to weather events, and electronic payment services. These regional operations activities depend on collaboration, coordination, and integration to be effective and truly benefit those that use or depend upon the regional transportation system. […]. This primer was written for transportation professionals and public safety officials from cities, counties, and States who are responsible for day-to-day management and operations within a metropolitan region. It is intended to help agencies and organizations, and the operations people within them, understand the importance of regional collaboration and coordination, how it happens, and how to get started. This document may also be of interest to agencies such as metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) already involved in regional collaborative efforts by helping them build on previous success."

  United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Federal Highway Administration
• U.S. Department of Transportation DRAFT Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2003-2008: Safer, Simpler, Smarter Transportation Solutions

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  Developing a strategic Vision for the Department of Transportation is essential if we are to achieve our core mission in light of the challenges inherent in a global context where expectations for the movement of people and goods are propelled by information technology. Americans will require even safer and more efficient domestic and international transportation to support their daily lives, to underpin the economy and to connect the United States to rest of the world. Secretary Mineta has called for a safer, simpler and smarter transportation system for the benefit of all Americans. Safer because we will place greater emphasis on saving lives and reducing accidents than ever before. Simpler because we will improve the management of our resources by consolidating and streamlining programs. And Smarter because we will focus on improving efficiency, achieving results and increasing accountability. We will be pioneers in transportation pursuing best practices and breaking the mold to achieve results that benefit the taxpayers.Over the past year, we have been using these principles as our guide in developing ideas for the reauthorization of Federal surface and air transportation programs to ensure that they will successfully address our Nation's future needs. In addition to these two major pieces of legislation, this Administration is working to achieve significant reform in intercity passenger rail and to address maritime transportation issues with greater focus and substance.

  United States. Department of Transportation
• Liability Risk Sharing Regime for U.S. Commercial Space Transportation: Study and Analysis

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  This report presents the results of a study and analysis of seven issues related to liability risk-sharing for commercial space transportation. It includes public views and recommendations in addition to those of interested federal agencies, as directed by Congress. The issues are delineated as follows: (1) analyze the adequacy, propriety, and effectiveness of, and the need for, the current liability risk-sharing regime in the United States for commercial space transportation;(2) examine the current liability and liability risk-sharing regimes in other countries with space transportation capabilities;(3) examine the appropriateness of deeming all space transportation activities to be "ultrahazardous activities" for which a strict liability standard may be applied and which liability regime should attach to space transportation activities, whether ultrahazardous activities or not; (4) examine the effect of relevant international treaties on the Federal Government's liability for commercial space launches and how the current domestic liability risk-sharing regime meets or exceeds the requirements of those treaties; (5) examine the appropriateness, as commercial reusable launch vehicles enter service and demonstrate improved safety and reliability, of evolving the commercial space transportation liability regime towards the approach of the airline liability regime; (6) examine the need for changes to the Federal Government's indemnification policy to accommodate the risks associated with commercial spaceport operations; and (7) recommend appropriate modifications to the commercial space transportation liability regime and the actions required to accomplish those modifications.

  United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Federal Aviation Administration
• United States Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2004 Budget in Brief

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  The Department's FY 2004 budget request totals $54.3 billion in mandatory and discretionary funding. This represents an overall increase of $2.9 billion or 6 percent when compared to the President's FY 2003 request. The Department's five key performance goals - improve safety, increase mobility in support of the Nation's economy, protect the human and natural environment, achieve organizational excellence, and support homeland and national security - form the basis for the FY 2004 budget request. Transportation safety continues to be the Department's top priority. The FY 2004 budget request proposes overall transportation safety funding of $14.4 billion. Because the human toll and economic cost of transportation accidents are massive, promoting public health and transportation safety is the first objective of all DOT agencies. To support this effort, the budget request provides funding increases in FY 2004 for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) whose primary mission is safety. In addition, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will increase their focus on safety goals. The search for new technological and innovative solutions to our mobility challenges is well supported in the FY 2004 budget request, with investment in technology, research, and development proposed at $1 billion Development and increased use of technologies, such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), are proposed in the FY 2004 budget. A total of $121 million is requested for ITS research, operational tests, and deployment to further increase the number of integrated ITS locations. The FY 2004 budget proposes $3.5 billion for environmental initiatives. The FY 2004 budget request provides $632.2million for the Department's homeland and national security activities. DOT's goal is to provide the resources necessary to support our Nation's transportation system. The funding requested in 2004 will help improve transportation safety, enhance homeland and national security, maintain and expand our transportation infrastructure and increase its capacity, reduce environmental degradation, and improve the quality of life for all citizens. This document provides highlights of the Department's budget request by operating administration.

  United States. Department of Transportation
• Volpe National Transportation Systems Center [website]

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  The John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is a recognized center of transportation and logistics expertise. The Center assists federal, state, and local governments, industry, and academia in a number of areas, including human factors research, system design, implementation, and assessment, global tracking, strategic investment and resource allocation, environmental preservation, and organizational effectiveness. Work includes a broad mix of projects that cut across traditional transportation modes and technical disciplines.

  United States. Department of Transportation
• How the U.S. Department of Transportation is Protecting the Connected Transportation System from Cyber Threats

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  From the Document: "The last few decades have witnessed the pervasive spread of computers, the Internet, and wireless technology. As these systems have become integral to our daily lives, so too has the potential for attacks to those systems. Cyber security has risen out of necessity to protect these vital systems and the information contained within them. In particular, transportation is becoming more connected and dependent on advanced computing systems and software. Exciting next-generation communications technology--such as connected vehicles that exchange information in real time with nearby vehicles and infrastructure to make travel safer, cleaner, and more efficient-- will soon be deployed on nation's roads and highways. In exploring the potential of connected vehicles and other advanced technologies, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) understands that cyber security has an even more important role--systems, devices, components, and communications must be protected from malicious attacks, unauthorized access, damage, or anything else that might interfere with safety functions. USDOT takes cyber security very seriously. The Department is committed to ensuring the security and privacy of our connected transportation system."

  United States. Department of Transportation
• Future of Aviation Advisory Committee [website]

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  "The Aviation Advisory Committee will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on ensuring the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry and its capability to address the evolving transportation needs, challenges, and opportunities of the global economy. The committee will assess fundamental changes in the following areas below, and identify the drivers of such change and the challenges and opportunities presented by industry developments: 1) Addressing environmental challenges, 2) Balancing the industry's competitiveness and viability, 3) Ensuring a world-class workforce necessary for a robust aviation industry, 4) Ensuring safety in aviation, 5) Securing stable and sufficient funding for our aviation systems."

  United States. Department of Transportation
• North American Border Crossing/Entry Data

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  "The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Border Crossing/Entry Data provides summary statistics for incoming crossings at the U.S.-Canadian and the U.S.-Mexican border at the port level. Data are available for trucks, trains, containers, buses, personal vehicles, passengers, and pedestrians. Border crossing data are collected at border ports by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The data reflect the number of vehicles, containers, passengers or pedestrians entering the United States. Customs and Border Protection does not collect comparable data on outbound crossings. Users seeking data on outbound vehicles may therefore want to review data from individual bridge operators, border state governments, or the Mexican and Canadian governments."

  United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration
• U.S. Department of Transportation Call to Action To Improve the Safety of the Nation's Energy Pipeline System

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  From the Executive Summary: "Today, more than 2.5 million miles of pipelines are responsible for delivering oil and gas to communities and businesses across the United States. [...] Currently, these liquid and gas pipelines are operated by approximately 3,000 companies and fall under the safety regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). [...] While PHMSA directly regulates most of the hazardous liquid pipelines in the nation, states take over when it comes to intrastate natural gas pipelines. Every state, except Hawaii and Alaska, is responsible for the inspection and enforcement of state pipeline safety laws for the natural gas pipeline systems within their respective state. Some states -- about 20 percent - also regulate the hazardous liquid lines within state borders. In the wake of several recent serious pipeline incidents, U.S. DOT/PHMSA is taking a hard look at the safety of the nation's pipeline system. Over the last three years, annual fatalities have risen from nine in 2008, to 13 in 2009 to 22 in 2010. Like other aspects of America's transportation infrastructure, the pipeline system is aging and needs a comprehensive evaluation of its fitness for service. Investments that are made now will ensure the safety of the American people and the integrity of the pipeline infrastructure for future generations. For these reasons, Secretary LaHood is issuing a call to action for all pipeline stakeholders, including the pipeline industry, the utility regulators, and our state and federal partners."

  United States. Department of Transportation
• Economic Impact of Piracy in the Gulf of Aden on Global Trade

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  This U.S. Department of Transportation/U.S. Maritime Administration circular discusses the economic impact of the piracy in the Gulf of Aden. This report also includes a related table. The following is taken from the report: "Over 80 percent of international maritime trade moving through the Gulf of Aden is with Europe. Although those economies are currently more directly affected by the attacks, piracy poses significant burdens on governments and the maritime industry as they take steps to protect themselves from being attacked or hijacked. These actions may include a larger military presence in high-risk areas, rerouting ships to bypass the Gulf of Aden, paying higher insurance premiums, hiring private security guards, and installing non-lethal deterrent equipment. Ultimately, the costs of these actions are passed along to the tax payer and the consumer. The carrier has basically two courses of action against piracy in the Gulf of Aden: Avoiding the area by rerouting vessels via the Cape of Good Hope, or accepting the risk of operating ships through the area by enhancing vessel security. Rerouting may be a viable option for lower value cargoes, such as some bulk commodities. However, for high value consumer goods or items needed for just-in-time manufacturing, the added delay may be unacceptable to the shipper."

  United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Maritime Administration
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) [website]

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  The national ITS program, which aims to use advanced technology to improve the efficiency and safety of our Nation's surface transportation system, addresses both information- and infrastructure-based approaches to achieving its goals.

  United States. Department of Transportation
• Department of Transportation (DOT) [website]

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  The DOT serves the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.

  United States. Department of Transportation
• Charter for Transit Rail Advisory Commitee for Safety

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  "This charter establishes the Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. 2. The TRACS is in the public interest and supports the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in performing its duties and responsibilities under 49 U.S.C. Section 5329. [...] The committee will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation and the FTA Administrator on all matters relating to the safety of U.S. public transportation systems and activities. The committee does not exercise program management responsibilities and makes no decisions directly affecting the programs on which it provides advice. The Secretary may accept or reject a recommendation made by the TRACS and is not bound to pursue any recommendation by TRACS. In the exercise of his or her discretion, the FTA Administrator, or his or her designee, may withdraw at any time a task being considered by the TRACS."

  United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Federal Transit Administration
• Does Sea Level Rise Matter to Transportation Along the Atlantic Coast?

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  From the Introduction: "A steady barrage of studies and news reports about global warming has ensured that virtually all transportation planners realize that the transportation sector of the U.S. economy is an important cause of increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases. Less attention has been paid, however, to the effects of global warming on transportation--and virtually no attention has been paid to the ways by which our transportation infrastructure may impair our ability to adapt to the consequences of global warming. [...] This paper is part of a DOT [Department of Transportation] process to motivate adaptation to climate change in the U.S. transportation sector."

  United States. Department of Transportation

  Titus, Jim
• Faster Response Time: Effective Use of Resources: Integrating Transportation Systems and Emergency Management Systems

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  This booklet discusses how coordinating emergency dispatchers with transportation management agencies can improve effectiveness and response times. When emergency services agencies share facilities and traffic monitoring resources with transportation management agencies, there is a quantifiable improvement in the efficiency and rate of incident response.

  United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Joint Program Office for Intelligent Transportation Systems
• 2010-2011 Academic Year Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault at the United States Merchant Marine Academy

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  "The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (P.L. [Public Law] 110-417) requires that the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Academy) conduct an annual assessment to determine the effectiveness of the Academy's policies, training, and procedures with respect to sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention. The Act requires, among other things, a survey on sexual harassment and sexual assault every other year. In the survey administered to the midshipmen, faculty, and staff in the spring of 2010, midshipmen reported instances of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the previous year that had not otherwise been reported to the officials of the Academy. Students and faculty also reported a lack of confidence in the leadership of the Academy to foster a climate that is intolerant of sexual assault and harassment. Following the last Report to Congress for Academic Year 2009-2010, the leadership of the Academy has undergone key changes to address those concerns in a timely and effective manner. As a result, the Academy and the U.S. Department of Transportation have undertaken key initiatives in order to ensure that its programs, training, and processes create a safe and welcoming environment for all members of the Academy community. We also are devoting additional resources to the critical area of training and education for midshipmen, faculty, and staff and to bolstering the Academy's victims support network."

  United States Merchant Marine Academy; United States. Department of Transportation
• Transportation and Climate Change Clearinghouse [website]

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  "The Transportation and Climate Change Clearinghouse is designed as a one-stop source of information on transportation and climate change issues. It includes information on greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, analytic methods and tools, GHG reduction strategies, potential impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure, and approaches for integrating climate change considerations into transportation decision making."

  United States. Department of Transportation
• U.S Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Pipeline Technical Resources [website]

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  "This site is administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It provides technical and regulatory information concerning issues and recent rulemaking for selected pipeline safety topics. This site is oriented primarily toward operators to provide information useful for complying with PHMSA regulations. However, all stakeholders might find this material informative. The below links provide information for the latest rulemaking, advisory bulletin, and instructions for submitting required notifications. This site is updated as needed to reflect new developments and information pertinent to these issues."

  United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
• Guidance for Developing a Plan for Interfacility Transport of Persons Under Investigation or Confirmed Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in the United States

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  From the Document: "State EMS [emergency medical services] officials and regional and state EMS planners can use this information to develop regional transport networks, local transport plans, and standard operating procedures. Managers and medical directors can use this guidance to develop procedures and protocols for their services to conduct interfacility transport (including intrastate or interstate) of PUIs [persons under investigation] and patients with confirmed Ebola. They may also use the information to prepare, educate, and train EMS personnel. Individual providers may use this information to stay safe when responding to and transporting PUIs or patients confirmed to have Ebola."

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Health and Human Services; United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response . . .
• Guidance to State and Local Governments and Other Federally Assisted Recipients Engaged in Emergency Preparedness, Response, Mitigation, and Recovery Activities on Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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  From the Document: "The United States Departments of Justice (DOJ), Homeland Security (DHS), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Transportation (DOT) are issuing this guidance to assist recipients of federal financial assistance engaged in emergency management (e.g., state and local emergency management agencies, law enforcement, healthcare service providers, housing and transit authorities) to ensure that individuals and communities affected by disasters do not face unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including limited English proficiency) in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI)."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Department of Justice; United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development . . .
• Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation System Management and Operations: Comparative Analysis

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  "In order to provide a better understanding of how the surface transportation system is both affected and utilized in an emergency situation, the U.S. Department of Transportation Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Operations commissioned a series of six case studies examining the effects of catastrophic events on transportation system management and operations: 1. Blackout, New York-New Jersey-Connecticut Metropolitan Area, August 14, 2003 2. Blackout, Great Lakes Region, August 14, 2003 3. Terrorist attack, New York City, September 11, 2001 4. Terrorist attack, Washington, D.C., September 11, 2001 5. Rail tunnel fire, Baltimore, Maryland, July 18, 2001 6. Earthquake, Northridge, California, January 18, 1994 Each of the events resulted in substantial, immediate, and adverse impacts on the transportation system, and each has had a varying degree of influence on the longer-term operation of transportation facilities and services in its respective region. This comparative analysis summarizes the surface transportation activities associated with these catastrophic events and the lessons learned from each. The case studies have provided material for a series of Transportation Response and Recovery Workshops developed by the FHWA and held in major metropolitan areas around the country."

  United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration

  DeBlasio, Allan J.; Zirker, Margaret E.; Regan, Terrance J.

  1958-01-01