Safety and Security

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The measures taken to protect passengers, drivers, and goods during transportation, including regulations, insurance, and emergency plans.

Risk assessment: The process of identifying potential hazards and analyzing the likelihood of harm occurring, as well as the severity of the consequences that could result from an incident.
Threat analysis: The study of potential threats and the likelihood and impact of these threats on the safety and security of transportation systems.
Emergency Preparedness: The planning and preparation for potential disruptions, natural disasters, and other unexpected events that could harm passengers and disrupt transportation systems.
Crisis management: The process of managing a crisis situation to minimize harm and maintain the safety and security of the affected transportation system and its passengers.
Cybersecurity: The protection of computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and theft of data.
Physical security: The maintenance of appropriate physical barriers, surveillance, and other measures to protect transportation infrastructure and its users from physical harm and external threats.
Passenger safety: Safety protocols, training, infrastructure, and services for the safety of passengers.
Security procedures: Adoption of security measures to ensure passenger safety at all times.
Terrorism: Strategies to prevent and respond to terrorism in a transportation setting.
Crime prevention: Strategies to prevent, investigate and penalize crimes that may occur in transportation systems.
Interagency cooperation: Coordination among local, state, and national law enforcement agencies and transportation authorities to maximize safety and security.
Communication and response: Implementation of systems and procedures for effective communication and coordinated responses to safety and security threats.
Integrated safety and security management: Identification and mitigation of all safety and security threats in a well-coordinated and integrated manner.
Legal frameworks: Appropriate legal frameworks to ensure safety and security in a transportation setting.
Health and safety: Measures taken to ensure safety and health of staff and passengers.
Automobile: A motorized vehicle used for transportation on the roads.
Bicycle: A human-powered vehicle that operates on two wheels.
Bus: A large vehicle that transports multiple passengers on a scheduled route.
Motorcycle: A motorized vehicle with two wheels.
Train: A vehicle that runs on tracks and carries passengers or cargo.
Plane: A machine designed for travel through the air, carrying passengers and cargo.
Ship: A large watercraft designed for transportation on the water.
Helicopter: A type of aircraft that can hover in place and fly in any direction.
RV: A recreational vehicle designed for temporary living.
Boat: A smaller watercraft designed for transportation or recreation on the water.
Scooter: A motorized vehicle with two or three wheels.
Jet Ski: A type of personal watercraft used for recreational purposes.
Tram: A vehicle that runs on rails and transports passengers within a certain area.
Segway: A two-wheeled personal transporter.
Skateboard: A board with four wheels used for transportation or recreation.
Electric scooter: A motorized scooter powered by electricity.
Roller skates/ inline skates: A pair of boots or shoes with wheels used for transportation or recreation.
Hovercraft: A vehicle that travels on a cushion of air.
Caravan: A vehicle designed for temporary living and travel on the road.
Cable Car: A type of public transportation that travels on a cable system.