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Basics of Weapons of Mass Destruction
This document details WMD capabilities, effects of chemical/biological/nuclear agents, conventional explosive devices, threats to infrastructure, and federal response. "Recent events within the United States and around the world have led to an increased focus on potential terrorist attacks using of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). As the threat of WMD terrorism increases, more time, attention and resources are being expended to better define what WMD are and the threats they pose to the nation."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2004
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Perspectives on Transit Security in the 1990s: Strategies for Success
"The purpose of this report is to document the state-of-the-practice in security at selected mass transit systems throughout the United States. This report examines both the changing nature of crime in the transit environment and the security practices currently used to reduce crime levels and patron perceptions of crime. A primary mission of all public transportation systems is to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, the security of passengers, employees, and system property. Each year, the country's mass transit systems provide more than 5 billion trips to commuters, students, tourists, and the elderly. The public transportation infrastructure, valued at more than $1 trillion, routinely serves many of the nation's most dangerous neighborhoods, benefiting transit-dependent populations in areas with high rates of violent crime, drug use, and gang activity. With each trip provided, the transit system must demonstrate its commitment to security. Transit agencies must address both actual crime committed on the system and patron perceptions of security. These two issues require different, and occasionally conflicting, security deployment and technology strategies. This report presents security strategies commonly used in the transit environment to address these issues."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
1996-06
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Transit Security in the 90's
"The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has established security and safety as its number one priority in its vision statement. With the advent of recent events in this country such as the Oklahoma City bombing and the shooting on the Long Island Rail Road, the importance of terrorism and potential attacks on transit systems has become paramount in importance. A look at the history of terrorist attacks in other countries proves that transit systems are prime targets. With 1996 being a year in which the U.S. is hosting the Olympics, it becomes especially important for transit systems to become aware of and prepare for the threat of terrorism. The FTA recognizes this threat and also recognizes that generally most transit systems in the U.S. have not had extensive training or experience in handling terrorist attacks. To aid transit security specialists in recognizing, preparing for, and responding to the threat of terrorism, a conference on Transit Security in the 90's was held in Atlanta, Georgia, February 27-28, 1996. The conference keynote speaker was United States Secretary of Transportation Federico Pena who discussed the current Administration's dedication to the issue of terrorism and described Presidential Decision Directive 39 dealing with this issue. The Secretary cited many examples of the very real threat of terrorism to our transit agencies."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
1996-10
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Federal Transit Administration State Safety Oversight Program: Annual Report for 2000
"The 'State Safety Oversight Program Annual Report for 2000' has been prepared by FTAs Office of Safety and Security to document the activities and performance of State Safety Oversight Agencies, and the rail fixed guideway systems within their jurisdictions, for the calendar year 2000. Results from this report assist these organizations in developing management structures and work programs to effectively plan, implement and evaluate safety and security-related programs for passenger service. The 'State Safety Oversight Program Annual Report' is an evolving document. Last years inaugural edition followed an encyclopedic approach, providing a baseline of information on various aspects of the programs developed and implemented by FTA, State Safety Oversight Agencies, and rail transit systems to address both 49 CFR Part 659 requirements and basic safety and security performance levels. This second edition streamlines the initial approach, focusing exclusively on following State Safety Oversight Program elements: Overview of Requirements; State Safety Oversight Community; Rail Transit Industry Service and Safety Measures for 2000; Principal Safety Findings from 2000 Annual Reports; and Rail Transit Industry Security Measures for 2000."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2002-02
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Accessibility Handbook for Transit Facilities
"This document is a handbook that will help architects, engineers, and transit system managers to understand and follow the Federal Government regulations contained in the Final Rule, 49 CFR Part 37, which describes the requirements for transportation facilities to be accessible to persons with disabilities. This Handbook explains what is required by the regulations in language that is easy to understand and includes a large number of illustrations which further clarify the requirements for accessibility. This Handbook will make it easier for planners to ensure the accessibility of facilities by offering clear directions, helpful suggestions, and relevant examples of accessible features. The major areas of accessibility addressed are transit facilities and the ADA, facility site and entrances, interior elements, and waiting and boarding areas. Included in this Handbook are facilities accessibility checklists which ask numerous questions about facilities and vehicle requirements. Using the checklists, anyone assessing the accessibility of a facility can answer the questions and use the responses to determine where accessible features need to be added or improved. This Handbook is a companion to the Final Rule and is a reference source for questions about transit facility accessibility."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
1992-07
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2010 National State of Good Repair Investment
"Following the April 2009 Rail Modernization Study, a report requested by Congress to assess the level of capital investment required to attain and maintain a state of good repair for the nation's seven largest public transportation rail systems, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood tasked FTA [Federal Transit Administration] with expanding the scope of the study to assess the level of investment required to bring all of our nation's public transportation (transit) systems into a state of good repair. The 2009 Rail Modernization Study had estimated the current SGR [State of Good Repair] backlog for the seven rail operators to be $50 billion ($2008). The study also determined that $5.9 billion in annual reinvestment is required to avoid further expansion of that backlog. While the seven agencies included in the 2009 Rail Modernization Study are responsible for a majority of the nation's transit assets (including most of the nation's oldest rail assets), the Study's findings -- in particular the magnitude of the investment backlog -- emphasize the need for a more comprehensive understanding of transit reinvestment needs. This '2010 National State of Good Repair Assessment' evaluates the level of investment required to bring all U.S. transit assets -- including the assets of all urbanized area and rural transit operators -- to a state of good repair. The analysis presented here describes a current national SGR backlog of an estimated $77.7 billion ($2009). It also estimates that an annual average of $14.4 billion in normal replacement expenditures would be required to keep that backlog from getting larger."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2010-06
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Transit State of Good Repair: Beginning the Dialogue
From the report, "In the summer of 2008, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) brought together representatives from 14 public transportation providers and State Departments of Transportation to discuss the state of repair of our Nation's transit inventory. We discussed, among other things, transit recapitalization and maintenance issues, asset management practices, and innovative financing strategies. We explored issues related to measuring the condition of transit capital assets, prioritizing local transit re-investment decisions, and preventive maintenance practices. And we discussed research needs and potential tools for helping agencies cope with this growing problem."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2008-10
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Transportation Equity in Emergencies: A Review of the Practices of State Departments of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and Transit Agencies in 20 Metropolitan Areas (Final Report, May 2007)
"The Hurricane Katrina disaster has raised concern that government at all levels is not adequately prepared to respond to major disasters or catastrophic incidents and, in particular, is not well prepared to assist members of the public who, by virtue of their age, ability, income, national origin, or medical history, will have specific mobility, sheltering, communications, or other special needs in emergency events. This report reviews the extent to which transit providers, metropolitan planning organizations, and state departments of transportation in selected metropolitan regions in the United States and Puerto Rico are identifying and addressing the needs of populations that may be especially vulnerable in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. The report suggests that targeted outreach and assistance measures as well as coordination amongst local transportation and emergency management agencies would help local agencies be better prepared to assist populations with specific needs in emergencies."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
Bailey, Dennis; Swiacki, Sandra; Byrnes, Annemarie
2007-05
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Flooded Bus Barns and Buckled Rails: Public Transportation and Climate Change Adaptation
"The objective of this project is to provide transit professionals with information and analysis relevant to adapting U.S. public transportation assets and services to climate change impacts. Climate impacts such as heat waves and flooding will hinder agencies' ability to achieve goals such as attaining a state of good repair and providing reliability and safety. The report examines anticipated climate impacts on U.S. transit and current climate change adaptation efforts by domestic and foreign transit agencies. It further examines the availability of vulnerability assessment, risk management, and adaptation planning tools as well as their applicability to public transportation agencies. The report provides examples of adaptation strategies and discusses how transit agencies might incorporate climate change adaptation into their organizational structures and existing activities such as asset management systems, planning, and emergency response. By focusing specifically on public transportation, and the unique assets, circumstances, and operations of that mode, the report supplements transportation sector wide studies whose scopes did not allow for more in-depth treatment of transit."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2011-08
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Impacts of Failing to Extend Surface Transportation Funding
"On September 30th, 2011, authorization for the Department of Transportation to collect revenue and spend out new funds from the Highway Trust Fund on highway, bridge, and transit projects expires. Surface transportation is typically reauthorized for six-year periods. The major reauthorization expired in October of 2009 and projects have been supported by seven temporary spending extensions over the past 2 years. The Highway Trust Fund serves as the primary vehicle to ensure a dependable source of financing for our nation's surface transportation systems. The Highway Trust Fund consists of two separate accounts that distribute funding to support highway and transit projects. The Highway Account supports projects within the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, while the Mass Transit Account supports projects within the Federal Transit Administration."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2011-09
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Disaster Response and Recovery Resource for Transit Agencies
"Based on lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina and other events, FTA has documented practices and procedures to improve emergency preparedness. The purpose of this Disaster Response and Recovery Resource for Transit Agencies is to provide local transit agencies and transportation providers with useful information and best practices in emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery. The Resource provides summary information for general background, and includes best practices and links to more specific resources and more detailed information for local agencies concerning critical disaster related elements such as emergency preparedness, disaster response, and disaster recovery."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2006-08-21
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Guide to Public Transportation Security Resources
"Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, public transportation systems across the nation have assessed and upgraded their security functions and capabilities. As a result, the transportation industry has produced an abundance of security-related resources, such as training courses and materials, guides, manuals, reports, projects, programs, seminars, and conferences. The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) has recognized the need to organize this collective knowledge in a straightforward fashion. A Guide to Public Transportation Security Resources (Guide) lists many of the resources recently made available to public transportation systems across the United States. Transportation providers can now easily acquire and learn from these resources."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2003-05
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Office of Safety and Security Five-Year Strategic Plan: FY2008 to FY2012
"The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Safety and Security developed this 'Five-Year Strategic Plan(FY2008 to FY2012)' (Strategic Plan) to ensure that safety, security, and emergency management at the FTA are guided by a clear vision, goals, and strategies, and that the Office itself matures to achieve its vision. The Strategic Plan promotes a comprehensive, all-hazards management approach to safety, security, and emergency management and a balanced approach to the Office's programs and activities. It encompasses a five-year vision for the maturity of the Office toward achieving its goals. The Strategic Plan will be implemented through a Five-Year Program Plan (Program Plan) that, on an annual basis, evaluates programs, projects, activities, and products for their effectiveness and benefit to the transit industry and aligns future endeavors based on Office and industry needs."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2007-10
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Commuter Rail Safety Study
"There is a need to ensure that the safety performance of the commuter rail industry is appropriately assessed and analyzed, and that the results are documented and effectively communicated to the commuter railroads, government, industry associations, and other interested parties. To meet this need, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Safety and Security, working cooperatively with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Office of Safety, has performed this Commuter Rail Safety Study. The objectives of this study are to: Identify the most frequent, highest risk causes of commuter rail accidents; direct FTA and FRA oversight and technical assistance resources to address these high-risk causes; and accelerate industry awareness, to promote identification and implementation of activities and practices that have the potential to mitigate the largest risks."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2006-11-01?
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Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 80: Transit Security Update
This document focuses on transit-related counterterrorism and anti-crime security measures and practices; examines crime and security incident trends; and highlights other related topics, including major issues and obstacles to security and policing management.
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2009-03-12?
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Evacuation and Rescue of Elderly and Disabled Passengers from Paratransit Vans and Buses
This document identifies effective methods and equipment for evacuating and rescuing elderly and disabled passengers from vehicles such as standard and modified vans, body-on-chassis small buses, and heavy-duty transit buses as necessary to ensure their safety in an emergency. It also offers suggestions for familiarity and simulation training, the development of standard operation procedures, the debriefing of actual accident experiences and the sharing of this technology. A bibliography of 190 items is included.
United States. Federal Transit Administration
Balgo, John N.; Ketola, H. N.; Varker, Frank A. . . .
1995-08
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Security Cameras / Security Systems Fact Sheet: Transit Overview
This fact sheet provides an overview of how security cameras and security systems are used in the transit system.
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2007-12
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Recommended Fire Safety Practices for Rail Transit Materials Selection
"Mass transit agencies are under constant economic pressure, yet efficiently and safely move tens of millions of people daily. Not many fires occur in mass transit, but if they do, the ramifications are great: even a single significant fire involving mass transit can destroy costly infrastructure and undermine riders' confidence, in addition to endangering many lives. From the start, the challenge was formidable: take mass transit fire safety to the next level, without adding to cost."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2008-11
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TSA/FSA Security and Emergency Management Action Items for Transit Agencies
A list of action items for transit agencies by the TSA [Transportation Security Administration] and FSA [Federal Transit Administration] for security and emergency management.
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2006-12
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State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program Annual Report for 2005
"The 2005 SSO [State Safety Oversight] Annual Report presents safety data provided by the individual SSO agencies and offers industry-wide analysis regarding the types of accidents occurring, their probable causes, and the corresponding impacts of these accidents on passengers, employees, and property. This report documents the safety performance of the rail transit industry for the calendar year 2005 and includes comparison data from the previous two years. Results from this analysis may assist SSO and rail transit agencies in addressing 49 CFR Part 659 requirements and in developing management structures and work programs to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate safety and security-related programs for passenger service."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2006-10
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Rail Transit Safety Action Plan
Rail Transit Safety Action Plan focuses on the safety incidents of greatest concern in the rail transit industry. The plan's objectives are to: target the highest risk causes of rail transit accidents; direct FTA's [Federal Transit Administration] technical assistance resources to address these high-risk causes; and accelerate industry awareness, spotlighting activities and practices that have the potential to mitigate the largest risks.
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2006-09
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Transit Agency Security and Emergency Management Protective Measures
This document aims to integrate a transit agency's entire security and emergency management programs with the Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security Advisory System.
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2006-11
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COVID-19 Resource Tool for Public Transportation
From the Document: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Resource Tool organizes and references publicly available information from Federal agencies with designated roles in responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency. It is designed to assist public transportation agencies and other users in locating available Federal resources to limit the spread of COVID-19 as local economies reopen. The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. Grantees and subgrantees should refer to applicable regulations and statutes."
United States. Federal Transit Administration
2020-05-28
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2009 Rail Safety Statistics Report: An Analysis of Safety Data Reported by State Safety Oversight Agencies and Rail Transit Agencies for the Years 2003-2008
"This 'Rail Safety Statistics Report' focuses attention on safety issues in the public rail
transportation industry and supports FTA's (Federal Transit Administration) mission
through the identification of safety priorities and attendant strategies to address industry
concerns.
FTA's safety program for rail transit continues to be increasingly guided by the
evaluation of industry data, trends in safety indicators, and the results of on-site
assessments, audits and reviews. FTA attempts to direct both its safety oversight and
technical assistance efforts toward those areas involving the highest risks for rail transit
agencies. FTA also uses the evaluation of industry data to determine the effectiveness of
its own programs and to identify where improvements can be made.
This 'Rail Safety Statistics Report' uses information collected by FTA from the National
Transit Database (NTD) and the SSO [State Safety Oversight] Program between calendar years 2003 and 2008.
As applicable, this report also uses data supplied by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the National Safety Council (NSC)."
United States. Federal Transit Administration; United States. Department of Transportation
2010?
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Public Transportation's Role in Responding to Climate Change
"The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) collects and analyzes data from across the country on public transportation fuel use, vehicles deployed, rides taken, and other key metrics. These data, taken from the National Transit Database and combined with information from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provides valuable insight into the impacts of automobile, truck, SUV, and public transportation travel on the production of greenhouse gas emissions. National level data show significant greenhouse gas emission savings by use of public transportation, which offers a low emissions alternative to driving. This paper presents an analysis of the data and frames it in a broader context. It concludes with a description of FTA actions that address climate change. "
United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Federal Transit Administration
Hodges, Tina
2010-01
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Charter for Transit Rail Advisory Commitee for Safety
"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
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Recommended Best Practices for States Conducting Three-Year Safety Reviews
"FTA [Federal Transit Administration] developed this recommended best practice to help SSO [State Safety Oversight] agencies perform more thorough reviews of the RTAs [rail transit agency] in their jurisdictions. This resource provides verification activities to assess the RTA's effective implementation of each required SSPP [System Safety Program Plan] element. This document also offers recommendations for making findings and requiring corrective action."
United States. Department of Transportation; United States. Federal Transit Administration
2009-03-01
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Employee Guide to System Security: Light Rail
This pamphlet, which was produced with the support of the Federal Transit Administration, details appropriate prevention and response measures in the area of security of light rail transit. It includes an overview of both signs and response measures to suspicious activity, suspicious and/or unattended packages, threat and incident response and tools for information gathering.
United States. Federal Transit Administration; National Transit Institute
2003-04
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Office of Safety and Security: Fiscal Year 2008 Action Plan
"This 'TPM-30 FY [Federal Transit Administration's Office of Safety and Security] 2008 Action Plan' identifies the activities that TPM-30 will complete through its various programs during FY 2008 to meet its goals and, ultimately, accomplish its mission. The plan provides clear direction regarding the objectives of TPM-30's program and lays out the process for evaluation. Activities specified in the 'TPM-30 FY 2008 Action Plan' are based on strategic assessments performed to support our budgeting, performance measurement, and accountability processes."
United States. Federal Transit Administration; United States. Department of Transportation
2007-10-01
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Transit Security Design Considerations [Final Report]
"This document provides security design guidance on three major transit system components": bus vehicles, rail vehicles, and transit infrastructure. It provides a resource for transit agency decision makers, members of design, construction and operations departments, security and law enforcement personnel and consultants and contractors, in developing an effective and affordable security strategy following the completion of a threat and vulnerability assessment and development of a comprehensive plan. Developed by the Federal Transit Administration in collaboration with transit industry public and private sector stakeholders, these design considerations provide actionable steps that transit agency staff can select from to create a security strategy."
United States. Federal Transit Administration. Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation; United States. Federal Transit Administration. Office of Programs Management
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
2004-11
