| Title | Perspectives on Transit Security in the 1990’s: Strategies for Success |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 34683 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Maier, M. P.; Boyd, M. A.; Kenny, P.J. |
| Corporate Creator | Boyd, Maier & Associates; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Transit Administration |
| Publication Date | 19960600 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report presents the findings of a study sponsored by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (1) to identify the types and level of crime occurring in the transit environment, (2) to identify the security strategies that are utilized effectively in the transit environment to reduce crime and improve patron perceptions of security, and (3) to document the security practices of nine transit agencies located throughout the nation. To meet the first objective, a comprehensive literature search and extensive telephone interviews were performed to identify types of crimes occurring on rail and bus systems and the relative impact of different crimes on system operation and ridership. The second project objective required the classification of numerous security strategies into categories that would support analysis and discussion. To devise these categories, transit police and security professionals were interviewed regarding agency patrol activities, security technologies, and facility/vehicle design. Meeting the final objective of this project required the performance of on-site assessments at nine transit agencies to obtain information and data relative to transit security issues, including the crimes experienced by the individual agencies; the methods of police/security personnel deployment used in the transit environment; and the utilization of security technologies and design features. |
| Rosap ID | dot:39137 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/39137 |
| TRT Terms | Bus transportation; Crimes; Facilities; Prevention; Public transit; Railroad transportation; Security |
| General Subjects | Rail transportation; Security measures; Transit; Bus; Rail; Security; Perception; Police; Deployment |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| OCLC | 35524974 |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
721759 |
| Contract Number | TT654/U6117 |
| Report Number | FTA-MA-90-7006-96-1; DOT-VNTSC-FTA-96-2 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/34000/34600/34683/DOT-VNTSC-FTA-96-02.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |