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NYSDOT Transportation Assets: Vulnerability and Risk
Transportation assets are logical targets for terrorist attacks. They are difficult to defend, costly to replace and are inherently vulnerable. They are open and accessible, used by large numbers of people, symbols of free movement and are a vital component of regional and local economies.
The economic impact of an attack on a transportation asset includes both the cost to replace/repair the asset and the cost associated with the temporary loss of vital services which the asset provided. Again, transportation assets are attractive targets for terrorists. As investigators study the writings of recently deceased Osama Bin Laden, they see that his overall strategy was “economic” in nature.
Transportation assets include:
As transportation employees we need to be vigilant in identifying and correcting conditions that pose a vulnerability or present an opportunity for terrorists and other criminals to perpetrate acts against NYSDOT assets.
Common vulnerabilities include but are not limited to:
Security policies and procedures are established and enforced for a reason. Uniforms and identification badges are used to reduce the likelihood that someone unauthorized will gain access to restricted areas or operations.
Employee Identification (ID) Cards
Good housekeeping means keeping a clean and organized environment where materials and items are stored appropriately. Good housekeeping enhances overall system security and safety by:
