Recommended Practice
Tunnel Security for Public Transit
Abstract
This document proposes recommended practices for the security of transit tunnels to enhance the security of people, operations, assets and infrastructure.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA SS-SIS-RP-016-15 | 03/01/2015 | Published | Current |
Keywords
assessment, balanced security, considerations, security program, tunnels
Summary
: Tunnels and the mass transit passengers who travel through them are subject to various threats. Many attacks that are planned against tunnels intend to kill or injure large numbers of people. Because of their open architecture, passenger transit tunnels and tunnel stations present an attack opportunity and a potential
for significant consequence. This Recommended Practice provides recommended security strategies for agencies with transit tunnel assets to reduce risk to these structures.
for significant consequence. This Recommended Practice provides recommended security strategies for agencies with transit tunnel assets to reduce risk to these structures.
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