Overview
These documents address security from multiple perspectives. Best practices for enterprise and operational technology, control and communications cyber security, emergency management measures and the implementation of methods and techniques for infrastructure system security are provided to promote the protection and safeguarding of mass transit and passenger rail employees, passengers and systems.
Please note: The APTA Standards Development Program has updated document numbers and nomenclature.
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Published Documents
Control and Communications Security
- APTA-SS-CCS-RP-001-10
Securing Control and Communications Systems in Transit Environments Part 1 - APTA-SS-CCS-RP-002-13
Securing Control and Communications Systems in Rail Transit Environments Part 2 - APTA-SS-CCS-WP-003-15
Securing Control and Communications Systems in Rail Transit Environments, Part IIIa
- APTA SS-CCS-RP-004-16
Securing Control and Communications Systems in Rail Transit Environments Part IIIb
- APTA SS-CCS-WP-005-19
Securing Control and Communications Systems in Transit Bus Vehicles and Supporting Infrastructure - APTA SS-CCS-RP-006-23
Operational Technology Cybersecurity Maturity Framework (OT-CMF) Overview
Enterprise Cyber Security
- APTA SS-ECS-RP-001-14
Cybersecurity Considerations for Public Transit
- APTA SS-ESC-RP-002-19
Enterprise Cybersecurity Training and Awareness
- APTA SS-ECS-RP-003-19
Enterprise Cybersecurity Involving the Board of Directors and the Executive Suite - APTA SS-ECS-RP-004-23
Developing a Cybersecurity Program That Meets an Agency’s Needs
Infrastructure & Systems Security
- APTA-SS-SIS-RP-001-10
Security Lighting for Transit Passenger Facilities - APTA-SS-SIS-RP-002-10
Security Lighting for Nonrevenue Transit Facilities - APTA-SS-SIS-RP-003-10
Fencing Systems to Control Access to Transit Facilities - APTA-SS-SIS-RP-004-10
Chain Link, Mesh, or Woven Metal Fencing Systems to Control Access - APTA-SS-SIS-RP-005-10
Gates to Control Access to Revenue and Nonrevenue Transit Facilities - APTA-SS-SIS-RP-006-10
Ornamental Fencing Systems to Control Access at Transit Facilities - APTA-SS-SIS-RP-007-10
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) - APTA-SS-SIS-RP-008-10
Bus Stop Design and Placement Security Considerations - APTA-SS-SIS-RP-009-12
Anti-Vehicle Barriers For Public Transit - APTA SS-SIS-S-010-13
Security Considerations for Public Transit - APTA SS-SIS-RP-11-13
Security Planning for Public Transit - APTA SS-SIS-RP-012-13
Security Operations for Public Transit - APTA SS-SIS-RP-013-13
Physical Security for Public Transit - APTA SS-SIS-WP-014-13
Trash and Recycling Receptacles for Transit Facilities - APTA-SS-SIS-RP-015-13
Equipment and Technology - APTA SS-SIS-RP-016-15
Tunnel Security for Public Transit - APTA SS-SIS-S-017-21
Security Risk Assessment Methodology for Public Transit - APTA-SS-SRM-RP-001-09
Development and Implementation of a Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan (SEPP) - APTA-SS-SRM-WP-002-10
Random Inspections of Carry-On Items in Transit Systems - APTA SS-SRM-RP-003-09
Conducting Nonrevenue Vehicle Security Inspections - APTA-SS-SRM-RP-004-11
Conducting Background Investigations - APTA-SS-SRM-RP-005-12
Security Awareness Training - APTA-SS-SRM-RP-006-11
Random Counterterrorism Measures on Transit Systems - APTA-SS-SRM-RP-007-12
Recognizing and Responding to Unattended Packages, Objects and Baggage - APTA-SS-SRM-RP-009-09
Identifying Suspicious Behavior in Mass Transit
- APTA-SS-SRM-RP-012-09
Conducting Revenue Vehicle Security Inspections - APTA-SS-ISS-WP-001-20
Cleaning and Disinfecting Transit Vehicles and Facilities During a Contagious Virus Pandemic
- APTA-SS-ISS-RP-002-21
Security and Design Considerations for Restrooms at Public Transportation Passenger Facilities
- APTA-SS-ISS-RP-003-23
Sensitive Security Information Policy
- APTA-SS-ISS-RP-004-23
Security Considerations for Public Transit Passenger Stations and Stops
- APTA-SS-ISS-RP-005-23
Transit Agency Workplace Violence Prevention, Response and Recovery Programs
- APTA-SS-ISS-RP-006-23
Security Plan
- APTA-SS-ISS-RP-007-24
Security Measures for Elevated Threats
- APTA-SS-ISS-RP-008-24
Safety and Security Certification
Security Emergency Management
- APTA-SS-SEM-S-001-08
Continuity of Operations Plan for Transit Agencies - APTA SS-SEM-RP-002-08
First Responder Familiarization of Transit Systems - APTA-SS-SEM-S-003-08
Security and Emergency Management Aspects of Special Event Service - APTA-SS-SEM-S-004-09
Transit Exercises - APTA-SS-SEM-S-005-09
Developing a Transit Agency Response Plan to a Public Health Emergency - APTA-SS-SEM-S-006-09
Shelter of Transit Vehicles and Nonrevenue Equipment During Emergencies - APTA-SS-SEM-RP-007-09
Creating an Alternate or Backup OCC - APTA-SS-SEM-RP-008-09
Safe Mail and Package Handling - APTA-SS-SEM-RP-009-09
Emergency Communication Strategies for Transit Agencies - APTA-SS-SEM-RP-011-09
Regional Emergency Planning and Participation in Mutual Aid
- APTA-SS-SEM-WP-013-10
Operational Strategies for Emergency Smoke Ventilation in Tunnel
- APTA-SS-SEM-WP-014-20
Transit Agency Emergency Management Program
- APTA-SS-SEM-RP-015-19
Suspension of Service of a Public Transportation System and Recovery
- APTA-SS-SEM-WP-016-20
Developing a Pandemic Virus Service Restoration Checklist
- APTA-SS-SEM-RP-017-23
Planning, Developing and Operating a Transit Agency Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- APTA-SS-SEM-RP-018-24
Recognizing Fentanyl Use, and Considerations for Equipping Employees with Naloxone (Narcan)
- APTA-SS-SEM-RP-019-24
Emergency Operations Plan for Transit Agencies
