Terrorism in surface transportation : a symposium

737051PDFTech Reporthttp://transweb.sjsu.edu/mtiportal/research/publications/summary/s9601.htmlhttp://transweb.sjsu.edu/mtiportal/research/publications/documents/terrorism/terrorism_1996.htmhttp://transweb.sjsu.edu/mtiportal/research/publications/documents/96-1.pdfIISTPS Report 96-1FHWA/CA/OR-96-1TerrorismGround transportationPublic transitSafetyRailroadsRailroad accidentsDerailmentsBombsEmergency medical servicesSacramento (California)Norman Y. Mineta International Institute for Surface Transportation Policy StudiesNorman Y. Mineta International Institute for Surface Transportation Policy StudiesCalifornia. Dept. of TransportationNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Transit Safety and SecurityUS Transportation CollectionThe topic for this symposium was selected to help satisfy the increased need for awareness of and preparedness for possible terrorism attacks on the surface transportation systems within the United States and the world. A group of experts was assembled to present a summary of their vast experience and concerns in the areas of terrorism to an invited group of delegates drawn from transportation agencies, law enforcement, other government agencies and the private sector. Interactive discussions and panels were also held. The speakers included representatives from the New York Transit Authority, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Amtrak, and American Medical Response West. Topics included lessons learned from the Oklahoma City Bombing, the World Trade Center Bombing, the Unabomber, and the Arizona Derailment. Emergency medical responses were also discussed