Standard

Security Program Considerations for Public Transit

Abstract

This standard proposes security program consideration practices for transit passenger facilities to enhance the security of people, operations, assets and infrastructure.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA SS-SIS-S-010-13 Rev. 1 05/23/2023 Published Current
APTA SS-SIS-S-010-13 Original 03/26/2013 Published Superseded

Keywords

anti-vehicle barriers, assessment, balanced security, ballistic, blast, clear zone, considerations, culverts, design considerations, doors, fencing, glass, hinges, key and lock control, layers of protection, planning, lighting, mailroom, perimeter roads, physical security, risk assessment, security, security program, site survey, standoff distance, windows

Summary

This standard proposes security program considerations for public transit to enhance the security of people, operations, assets and infrastructure. It offers an overview and descriptions of the applicability of the four pillars of security and how they may be integrated with other security standards and best practices to enhance transit security programs.

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