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Public safety and other public goods increasingly concern matters
of homeland security and science and technology policy. Recognizing these
mutual dependencies and others that involve physical infrastructure and
the environment, RAND has formed a new research division: RAND Infrastructure,
Safety and Environment (ISE). ISE consists of four programs -- Homeland
Security; Safety and Justice; Environment,
Energy, and Economic Development; and Transportation,
Space, and Technology -- as
well as several centers and projects. More...
Featured Project
The RAND Worldwide Terrorism Incident Knowledge Database Project — May. 23, 2008
The Terrorism Incident Database defines and categorizes terrorist attacks in order to help analysts, policymakers, and practitioners understand general trends in the threat. It is based on over 30 years of research by analysts at RAND.
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Recent News and Findings
Pennsylvania's Rail System Will Require Collaborative Approach to Improve Safety and Security — Nov. 24, 2008
Pennsylvania leaders have an active role to play in coordinating public and private efforts to improve the safety and security of Pennsylvania's extensive and complex railroad system.
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Western Riverside County Habitat Conservation Plan Progressing, but Needs Fine-Tuning — Nov. 3, 2008
Western Riverside County's Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan -- a sweeping effort to protect endangered and threatened species while accelerating the approval of transportation improvements -- has made significant progress, but needs modifying to reach its goals in Southern California's changing economy.
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Easing Restrictions on Deliveries to Postal Mailboxes Could Hurt Efforts to Keep Mail Safe — Oct. 23, 2008
Allowing private courier services to deliver items into mailboxes could hamper efforts by the U.S. Postal Service to safeguard the nation's mail. Although the impact of such a change is likely to be moderate, it could diminish public safety and security by diluting the effectiveness of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
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Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential but Uncertain Environmental Consequences — Oct. 8, 2008
Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered.
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Public Investment in Rail Capacity Expansion May Be Justified but Strategy Needed — Aug. 19, 2008
The volume of freight transported in the United States is expected to double over the next 30 years. Greater use of rail freight could allow the supply chain to accommodate this increase while minimizing highway congestion and reducing fuel consumption.
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