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A Framework for Planning Cost-Effective Rail Security Against a Terrorist Attack — Dec. 11, 2007

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U.S. communities depend on reliable, safe, and secure rail systems, but such systems are vulnerable to terrorist attack. A framework developed for rail security planners and policymakers can help guide cost-effective plans to secure their rail systems from attacks.

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Developing Transport Demand Models — April. 30, 2007

This is an image of major automobile congestion on an Interstate highway

This brief summarises how RAND Europe's modelling team develops state-of-practice tools to enable detailed assessment of transport policy over large areas. These tools assist transport authorities across the globe in mitigating congestion and the environmental hazards that result from traffic.

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Increasing the Capacity of Freight Transportation: U.S. and Canadian Perspectives — Mar. 2, 2007

This is an image of three trucks travelling in single file on the Interstate highway

In February 2006, more than 30 U.S. and Canadian private– and public–sector stakeholders met to discuss the declining performance of the North American freight transport system and to determine strategies for increasing freight transportation capacity. This document summarizes the workshop discussions and the participants' consensus.

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Beyond the Gas Tax: Alternatives for a Greener World — Feb. 21, 2007

This is a close-up image of a gasoline pump

RAND researcher Martin Wachs presents testimony before the Los Angeles Field Hearing of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission on February 21, 2007.

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Security Improvements Needed at Los Angeles International Airport — Feb. 17, 2006

passengers in an airport staring at a plane on the ground

Despite the high level of security at LAX, it may still be viewed by terrorist groups as an attractive target. The airport should reduce the density of people in unsecured areas and add permanent vehicle security checkpoints with bomb-detection capabilities.

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Maritime Terrorism Risk Extends Beyond Dangers Posed to Container Shipping — Oct. 16, 2006

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Maritime counterterrorism efforts should not only focus on the security of cargo container ships, rail cars and trucks. Cruise ships and ferry boats need more protection against terrorist attacks that could kill and injure many passengers and cause serious financial losses.

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— May 3, 2006

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Currently, only 5 percent of containers arriving at U.S. seaports are inspected. A cost-benefit analysis indicates that 100 percent scanning is not currently feasible, but future technologies and process improvements may improve the cost effectiveness of inspection.

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Shipping Industry Needs Strategy to Reduce Terrorism Risk — May 24, 2005

masts of a fishing vessel

The U.S. government should take a stronger role in developing a strategy to prepare the container shipping industry for terrorist attacks and to help the industry recover quickly if attacks occur.

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Protecting Commercial Aviation Against the Shoulder-Fired Missile Threat — Feb. 1, 2005

an airplane silhouette as it takes off from a runway

This paper examines the capabilities and costs of onboard technologies as a countermeasure system against shoulder-fired missiles. A multilayered approach examining various technologies beyond the scope of strictly countermeasures development is recommended.

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Improving Contracting at the City of Los Angeles Airports, Port, and Department of Water and Power - 2005

a cargo ship in a crowded port

The three proprietary departments of the City of Los Angeles-the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the Port of Los Angeles (Port), and the Department of Water and Power (DWP)-together contract for more than a billion dollars worth of goods and services and receive several hundred millions of dollars in lease revenue annually.

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Terrorism and Rail Security - 2004

a fast-moving mag lev train

Jack Riley, codirector of CTRMP and Associate Director of RAND Infrastructure, Safety and Environment, presented testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March 23, 2004.

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Expedite: Expert-System Based Predictions of Demand for Internal Transport in Europe - 2003

Conducted for the European Commission, the Expedite project developed a modeling framework to support travel demand forecasting and policy simulation for passenger and freight transport.

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Designing Airports for Security - 2003

The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan explores a variety of ways to meet the changing aviation needs of Southern California in coming decades. The needs include increasing the safety of passengers and airport workers.

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FORWARD: Freight Options for Road, Water, and Rail for the Dutch - 1996

a tractor trailer truck on the highway with some other cars.

This report is the executive summary of MR-736-EAC/VW. It presents the basic findings from this study, but the interested reader should refer to the main report for a detailed discussion of the issues.

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