Risk Assessment and Prioritization
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2003-01-01
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Alternative Title:Volpe Journal, 2003
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NTL Classification:AGR-INFRASTRUCTURE-INFRASTRUCTURE;AGR-SAFETY AND SECURITY-SAFETY AND SECURITY;NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-SAFETY AND SECURITY;NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-PLANNING AND POLICY;
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Abstract:The first step to take in order to prevent and minimize the dangers of disasters or attacks, is risk assessment, followed closely by prioritization. This article discusses key vulnerability and risk assessment that Volpe Center has conducted in support of national security. The major areas are: Surface transportation vulnerability assessment; port assessment, including; intermodal cargo transportation, ongoing port assessments worldwide, and operation safe commerce; assessments across modal systems, including: air traffic control systems and facilities; the nation's pipelines; food and milk supply chains; port security; intercity buses
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