Subway Tunnel Intrusion Security Technology - Case Study pdf

San Francisco Bay Area Transit District (BART)

The San Francisco Bay Area Transit District (BART) is recognized as being on the cutting edge of rapid rail transit since the fully automated system began passenger service in1972. Automatic Train Control (ATC) provides a failsafe train protection system and central supervisory functions, including fully automated train operations and automatic schedule adjustment. The Operations Control Center (OCC) provides supervision over all phases of operations, including trains, patrons, system power, and wayside equipment.

State of the Art Access Control Systems, Video Surveillance and Integrated Perimeter Security System - Case Study pdf

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is one of a few transit systems that have implemented strong security management measures, including security management and life safety systems integration aimed at protecting passengers, employees, the general public and CATS physical assets. CATS established an Office of Safety and Security utilizing Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Off-Duty Police and contract security agencies

Biometric System to Secure Its Fare Counting Room, Parameter Security and Complex Firewall Design - Case Study pdf

Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX), Orlando

With expanded service and new start light rail system LYNX came up with new facility called the LYNX Central Station (LCS). Safety and security elements were not included in the initial design but they were included prior to the beginning of the construction phase of the project. The security system project was contracted directly through the security system vendor and not through the construction contract to maintain a higher level of security integrity. It was also recognized through this process that addressing security issues early during the design phase or construction phases of most transit projects is critical..

Innovative Commander Center - Case Study pdf

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Boston

The MBTA Transit Police Department is the principal law enforcement agency for all personnel, passengers, facilities, stations, properties, equipment, and vehicles within the MBTA service area. All the officers are specially trained to function in a transit environment. In addition, they have been trained in the National Incident Management System ICS training levels 100-700 and all have received advanced training for identifying and managing incidents involving weapons of mass destruction. In addition to its patrol operations, the Department s specialized services include intelligence operations, criminal investigation, crime analysis, detective services, field training, K-9, special operations, community services, prosecution, motorcycle operations, and explosive detection

Integrated Security Design Criteria - Case Study pdf

Regional Transportation District (RTD), Denver

Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver is one of the few transit agencies to include safety and security in the planning and design phase of LRT capital projects. A design criteria manual was initially developed in 1994 to serve as a guideline for all the LRT projects. Safety and security are now included as a part of the design manual. One of the primary goals of the manual was to provide guidance to project engineers and architects for the initial inclusion of safety and security requirements during the planning and design phases of RTD s LRT projects.

PROTECTS (Program of Response Options and Technology Enhancements for Chemical/ Biological Terrorism) - Case Study pdf

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

WMATA took the nationwide lead in developing plans and procedures for response and mitigation of a terrorist incident involving the use of weapons of mass destruction. After the sarin attack in Tokyo in 1995, WMATA analyzed the devastation and economic consequences that a chemical attack on mass transportation would have in the United States. WMATA developed a strong team and a system (PROTECT) to effectively detect threat to safety and security and the capability to respond accordingly. This is the first a systems-based application was developed to address the complex problem of planning and integrating responses to emergencies, particularly those involving different teams or agencies.