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React Project: Rural Enhancement on Access and Care for Trauma
"Preventable mortality refers to deaths that could have been prevented medically under different circumstances. Typically, rural areas have a higher preventable mortality rate than urban regions. This may be due to a number of factors, such as the time elapsed from the emergency call to the arrival of the ambulance at the scene of the incident, the time for the ambulance to reach the trauma center, insufficient experience with certain trauma procedures due to infrequent occurrences, and inadequate training for EMS personnel in rural areas. This project evaluated the impact of a continuous quality improvement system, aimed at pre-hospital and hospital emergency providers of trauma care in rural areas, on the overall preventable mortality rate in rural eastern North Carolina. This program significantly contributed to the decrease in preventable deaths and inappropriate care in north eastern rural North Carolina."
United States. Department of Transportation; United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Garrison, Herbert G.; Gough, Sallie B.; Swanson, Melvin S.
2002-10
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Coast Guard Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (CG-AVIP)
"This Manual establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidelines regarding the Coast Guard Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (CG AVIP), unit prioritization, automated tracking system and reporting requirements, logistics, communications/education, military personnel guidance, and civilian personnel guidance. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, commanding officers of headquarters units, assistant commandants of directorates, Chief Counsel, and special staff officers at Headquarters shall comply with the procedures of this Manual."
United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Coast Guard
2002-09
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Intermodal Access to US Ports: Report on Survey Findings
This report summarizes the results of a comprehensive survey of intermodal access conditions at US ports. The survey, which was distributed to deepwater ports throughout the US with the approval of the office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2001, was designed to gauge the state of roadway, rail and waterside access at ports. The report contains three chapters: Survey findings; Comparison of the survey findings with other relevant studies, and; Conclusions. The results of the survey paint a picture of the current state of intermodal access at US ports. The results summarize the overall situation and pinpoint key areas where conditions warrant additional attention.
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-08
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Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned
"This report offers conclusions about the lessons learned in the development, construction, and operation of rails-with-trails so that railroad companies, trail developers, and others can benefit from the history of trails in existence today. 'Rail-with-trail' (RWT) describes any shared use path or trail located on or directly adjacent to an active railroad corridor. About 65 RWTs encompass 385 km (239 mi) in 30 States today. These trails are located adjacent to active rail lines ranging from a few slow-moving short-haul freight trains weekly, to high-frequency Amtrak trains traveling as fast as 225 km/h (140 mi/h). Dozens of RWTs are proposed or planned. While most are located on public lands leased to private railroads, many are on privately owned railroad property. Hundreds of kilometers of RWTs traverse Western Australia, Canada, and Europe."
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-08
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Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation System Management and Operations: Baltimore, MD-Howard Street Tunnel Fire-July 18, 2001
"This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the earthquake in Northridge, California on January 17, 1994, and is part of a larger effort to examine the impacts of catastrophic events on transportation system facilities and services. The findings documented in this report are a result of a detailed literature search on Northridge lessons learned."
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-07
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Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation Systems Management and Operations: Howard Street Tunnel Fire, Baltimore City, Maryland, July 18, 2001
"The report documents the actions taken by emergency response and transportation agencies in response to the July 18, 2001 CSX freight train derailment and fire in the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland. The report is part of a larger effort to examine the impacts of catastrophic events on transportation system facilities and services. The creation of a detailed chronology of events in Baltimore, MD, a literature search, and interviews of key personnel involved in transportation operations decision-making on July 18 produced the findings documented in this report."
United States. Department of Transportation
Carter, Mark R.; Howard, Mark P.
2002-07
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Commercial Vehicle Travel Time and Delay at U.S. Border Crossings
"One of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) strategic goals is to help improve the economic efficiency of the U.S. transportation system and, thereby, enhance the nation's position in the global economy. One way to address this need is to reduce the hours of delay for commercial motor vehicles passing through the northern and southern ports-ofentry with Canada and Mexico. The border crossing process is one of the few elements in logistical planning and execution that today is almost completely beyond the control of both motor carriers and shippers. Predicting with certainty the time needed to transit a border crossing is difficult. In 2001, FHWA's Office of Freight Management and Operations, supported by Battelle and the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI), undertook an on-site review of seven ports-of-entry that handle over 60 percent of U.S. truck trade among the three NAFTA nations. Linked with research now under way to simulate border-crossing activity using a model called 'Border Wizard,' these site reviews will enable FHWA to make informed recommendations about crossing improvements. The results also will help the agency to engage with other federal, state, and local jurisdictions in constructive dialogue about how, together, all can improve the performance, security, and mobility of commerce at these important international locations."
United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Federal Highway Administration
2002-06
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Report to Congress on Enhanced Security Measures
"The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (P.L. 107-71) was signed into law by the President on November 19, 2001. Section 109 of the Act authorizes the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to take certain actions in eight specific areas listed in the Act to enhance transportation security. The section also requires submission of a progress report to Congress six months after the date of enactment of the Act, describing progress on the evaluation and implementation of the actions listed in the section, including any legislative recommendations that the Under Secretary may have for enhancing transportation security. This report must be submitted annually thereafter until all specified actions are evaluated and implemented or until the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) makes a decision made not to pursue further action. The Under Secretary makes no specific legislative proposals at this point. A status report regarding each of the eight statutorily identified items follows."
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-05-19
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Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation System Management and Operations, Northridge Earthquake - January 17, 1994
"This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the earthquake in Northridge, California on January 17, 1994 [...]. The findings documented in this report are a result of a detailed literature search on Northridge lessons learned."
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-04-22
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Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation System Management and Operations New York City - September 11 (Draft Report)
"This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, and is part of a larger effort to examine the impacts of catastrophic events on transportation system facilities and services. The findings documented in this report are a result of the creation of a detailed chronology of New York events, a literature search, and interviews of key personnel involved in transportation operations decision-making on September 11."
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-04-21
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Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation System Management and Operations
"This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the earthquake in Northridge, California on January 17, 1994, and is part of a larger effort to examine the impacts of catastrophic events on transportation system facilities and services. The findings documented in this report are a result of a detailed literature search on Northridge lessons learned."
United States. Department of Transportation
DeBlasio, Allan J.; Zamora, Amanda; Mottley, Frederick . . .
2002-04
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Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation System Management and Operations, New York City - September 11
"This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, and is part of a larger effort to examine the impacts of catastrophic events on transportation system facilities and services. The findings documented in this report are a result of the creation of a detailed chronology of New York events, a literature search, and interviews of key personnel involved in transportation operations decision-making on September 11."
United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration
DeBlasio, Allan J.; Zirker, Margaret E.; Regan, Terrance J.
2002-04
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Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation System Management and Operations: The Pentagon and the National Capital Region September 11, 2001
"This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the terrorist attack on the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. on September 11 [...]. The findings documented in this report are a result of the, creation of a detailed chronology of events in the National Capital Region, a literature search, and interviews of, key personnel involved in transportation operations decision-making on September 11."
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-03
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Civil Aviation Security Rules
"This rulemaking transfers the FAA's [Federal Aviation Administration] rules governing civil aviation security to TSA [Transportation Security Administration]. This rulemaking also amends those rules to enhance security as required by recent legislation. This rulemaking also requires additional qualifications, training, and testing of individuals who screen persons and property that are carried in passenger aircraft. It is intended to improve the quality of screening conducted by aircraft operators and foreign air carriers. This rule is being adopted to improve the qualifications of individuals performing screening, and thereby to improve the level of security in air transportation. This will help ensure a smooth transition of aviation security from the FAA to TSA, and will avoid disruptions in air transportation due to any shortage of qualified screeners."
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-02-22
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DOT Taps Private Industry for Help in Building Transportation Security Administration
This document announces the Department of Transportation's formation of a senior advisor program to bring private sector best practices to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Under this program executives from some of the nation's leading firms will be loaned to the TSA to help establish the new agency. These executives will bring a wide range of private sector expertise in areas including procurement, recruiting, metrics and quality, operations and process modeling, training and development, organization design and effectiveness.
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-01-16
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DOT Begins Recruiting Federal Security Directors for Airports
This document announces the Department of Transportation's (DOT) recruiting of federal security directors who will oversee security at the nation's top airports, as part of the new Transportation Security Administration. Federal Security directors will lead federal security operations at each airport, including passenger and baggage and cargo screening, as well as protection of aircraft and secured airport areas.
United States. Department of Transportation
2002-01-08
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Enhancing Security of Hazardous Materials Shipments against Acts of Terrorism or Sabotage Using RSPA's Risk Management Self-Evaluation Framework (RMSEF)
Given the heightened specter of terrorism, the security of hazardous materials (hazmat) shipments has become a priority for carriers, shippers, consignees, emergency responders, and government officials. The existing hazmat transportation process, including personnel, procedures, and facilities/equipment needs to be reexamined with a security focus. This document addresses security concerns as part of the overall strategy to manage the risk of hazardous materials during transportation. An existing tool from the Research and Special Programs Administration's (RSPA) Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) can be used by carriers, shippers, consignees, emergency responders, and government officials to enhance security and safeguard shipments of hazardous materials against terrorist attacks or sabotage. The Risk Management Self-Evaluation Framework (RMSEF) is a voluntary tool that helps evaluate and manage the risks associated with transporting hazardous materials in a proactive manner. A company or organization knows what works best for itself; RMSEF provides a structured way of assessing risk and helping hone practical, common-sense knowledge to reduce risks even further. RMSEF is applicable to all transportation modes and is flexible enough to provide the framework needed to evaluate and mitigate security risks.
United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration
2002-01
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Research and Special Programs Administration: Guidelines for Transporting Anthrax and Anthrax-Contaminated Objects and Materials
This report describes regulations for transporting anthrax and anthrax-contaminated objects and materials. Included are transportation requirements, training requirements, transporting powder or other material forms of anthrax, transporting diagnostic specimens, anthrax-contaminated regulated medical waste, and transporting anthrax-contaminated mail. Additional information may be obtained from the following agencies: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; http://www.cdc.gov), 42 CFR Part 72 Interstate Shipment of Etiologic Agents; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA; http://www.osha.gov), 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens; and the US Postal Service (USPS; http://www.usps.gov), Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail.
United States. Department of Transportation
2001-12
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Performance and Accountability Report FY2002
In accordance with the Consolidation Act of 2000, this is the United States Department of Transportation's (DOT) fiscal year 2002 Performance and Accountability Report. As required by law, this document integrates DOT's Performance Report with its consolidated Financial Statements and the resulting DOT Inspector General's opinion on DOT's statements, internal controls, and compliance with laws and regulations. It also includes the Inspector General's 2003 report on the Department's Top Management Challenges and a summary of the Department's actions in response to the Office of the Inspector General's 2002 Top Management Challenge.
United States. Department of Transportation
2002
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FY 2001 Public Port Finance Survey (US$ 000s): U.S. and Canada North Pacific
This document is a spreadsheet containing the results of the 'FY 2001 Public Port Finance Survey' for the U.S. and Canada North Pacific region.
United States. Department of Transportation
2002
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FY 2001 Public Port Finance Survey (US$ 000s): South Pacific
This document is a spreadsheet containing the results of the FY 2001 Public Port Finance Survey for the South Pacific.
United States. Department of Transportation
2002
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FY 2001 Public Port Finance Survey (US$/CAN$ 000s): Great Lakes and Eastern Canada
This document is a spreadsheet containing the results of the FY 2001 Public Port Finance Survey for the Great Lakes and Eastern Canada.
United States. Department of Transportation
2002
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Securing the Roads: US Actions to Enhance Surface Transportation Security
"In the months following the terrorist acts of 11 September, intense effort has been focused on understanding the state of security of travel on the nation's roadways, and on improving the existing level of security. These efforts have taken place within and across modes and between agencies that had not previously had reasons to work together. The activity has encompassed agencies at federal, state, and local levels, as well as the private sector, academia, and many associations supporting these participants. Progress has been significant but not particularly visible. This article describes some of the effort, the findings, and the results."
United States. Department of Transportation
Pearce, Vince
2002
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Landmark Aviation Security Legislation Agreement Reached by House-Senate Conference Committee
This press release announces a landmark aviation security package that will create a federalized airport screening system and insure 100 percent baggage screening at all of the nation's airports. The legislation creates a Transportation Ssecurity Administration within the Department of Transportation that is responsible for transportation security, including aviation. U.S. House Tranportation Committee chairman Don Young announces, "This legislation will provide the highests degree of aviation security in our nation's history."
United States. Department of Transportation
2001-11-15
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Meeting the Aircraft Security Challenge: Report of the Secretary's Rapid Response Team on Aircraft Security
The threat to aviation safety has changed, and so must our response. The events of September 11 changed forever our concepts of appropriate aviation safety. The use of a hijacked aircraft as a weapon requires a new strategy to ensure that the crew always retains control of the aircraft. To combat the new threat and restore public confidence in commercial aviation, this report documents considerations of changes to aircraft design and operation. It addresses the security issues that arise at aircrafts in connection with travel on commercial airlines. A detailed discussion of specific action follows.
United States. Department of Transportation
2001-10-01
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Meeting the Airport Security Challenge: Report of the Secretary's Rapid Response Team on Airport Security
The news brief issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT) provides steps the President may wish to consider in his proposal for increased safety at US airports. The Rapid Response Team concluded that: passenger screening must be placed under control of a federal law enforcement agency; relevant law enforcement and intelligence information must be shared with aviation security; new technologies must be put in place; passenger screening and other security measures should be strengthened to ensure safety to air travelers; and establish a voluntary pre-screening program along with "smart" credentials to facilitate the processing of air travelers.
United States. Department of Transportation
2001-10-01
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Report of the Secretary's Rapid Response Team on Airport Security
This report addresses the security issues that arise at airports in connection with travel on commercial airlines. To build on the President's proposals and make the Nation's airports more secure, the Rapid Response Team outlines a detailed discussion of specific actions to follow.
United States. Department of Transportation
2001-10-01
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Safety Performance Data: Analysis of HMIS 2000 Incidents as of September 14, 2001
"RSPA's [Research and Special Programs Administration] Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHM) maintains the Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS). This system is the principal source of safety data related to hazardous materials transportation. It contains comprehensive information on hazardous materials incidents, exemptions and approvals, enforcement actions, and other elements that support the regulatory program."
United States. Department of Transportation
2001-09-14
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Maritime Security Report [September 2001]
This Maritime Security Report focuses on Cocaine smuggling from South America to Europe and the United States. An increase in the detected and estimated transatlantic flow of cocaine smuggled from South America to the United States and Europe in 2000 has been reported by the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). According to the ONDCP Annual Assessment of Cocaine Movement-2000 (AACM), some 515 tons is estimated to have potentially arrived in the United States, by various modes of transportation, substantially more than the 382 metric tons (tons) recorded in 1999. The tonnage of cocaine detected departing South America in direct transit to Europe, increased by 39 percent during 2000 to 104 tons. Nearly all of this cocaine flow occurred in commercial maritime vessels destined primarily for the Iberian Peninsula, the primary gateway for Europe-bound cocaine shipments. The AACM estimates that because of the difficulty in detecting commercial maritime shipments of cocaine, especially in containerized cargo, "actual cocaine flow to Europe could be as great as 200 tons."
United States. Department of Transportation
2001-09
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Vulnerability Assessment of the Transportation Infrastructure Relying on the Global Positioning System
This study was mandated by a Presidential Decision Directive and prepared by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. In consultation with the Department of Defense (DOD), the study was sponsored to assure the continued safe operation of the U.S. transportation system. All modes of transportation are increasingly reliant on the Global Positioning System (GPS), and according to the study, GPS is susceptible to various forms of interference. This study identified transportation operations that employ GPS, methods for GPS disruption, possible impacts to transportation safety, and approaches to ensure service reliability.
United States. Department of Transportation
2001-08-29
