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The following reports to the The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Transportation Security Task Force include references to tunnel transit system safety, security, and protection.

.Recommendations for Bridge and Tunnel Security (AASHTO, September 2003)
A Blue Ribbon Panel (BRP) of bridge and tunnel experts from professional practice, academia, federal and state agencies, and toll authorities convened to examine bridge and tunnel security and to develop strategies and practices for deterring, disrupting, and mitigating potential attacks.

A Guide to Highway Vulnerability Assessment for Critical Asset Identification and Protection (AASHTO), May 2002) This guide was developed as a tool for State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to assess the vulnerabilities of their physical assets such as bridges, tunnels, roadways, and inspection and traffic operation facilities, among others.

National Needs Assessment for Ensuring Transportation Infrastructure Security (AASHTO, October 2002)
Examines three key security planning program areas: protecting critical mobility assets; enhancing traffic management capabilities; and improving state DOT (Department of Transportation) emergency response capabilities.

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