Transit Security: A Front Line in the War on Terror

Since the terrorist attacks in the United States, on September 11, 2001, the terrorist attack on the trains in Madrid, Spain on March 11, 2004, and the July 2005 London subway and bus bombings, it has been obvious that more stringent security measures need to be taken to protect our transportation and public transit infrastructure. This report investigates the measures being implemented by the United States federal government, local and state agencies to increase transit security in our nation. Topics covered include security funding, bus security, subway security and railroad security. Legislation and programs are described, and contact individuals are listed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Capitol Press, LLC

  1750 Old Meadow Road, Suite 300
  McLean, VA  United States  22102
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: 76p
• Serial:
  • Urban Transport News
  • Publisher: Capitol Press, LLC

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bombings; Buses; Federal government; Financing; Legislation; Local government agencies; National security; Prevention; Protection; Public transit; Railroads; Security; State government agencies; Subways; Terrorism
• Identifier Terms: Terrorist attack of March 11, 2004, Madrid, Spain; Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
• Geographic Terms: London (England); Madrid (Spain); United States
• Subject Areas: Law; Public Transportation; Railroads; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01013286
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 22 2005 9:25AM