Security of road infrastructure.

Author(s)
PIARC Task Force 2 on "Security of roads"; Arditi, R. (chair)
Year
Abstract

There is a wide range of threats potentially affecting infrastructure and the operation of roads: e.g. threats to individuals, threats to the operators and threats targeting, more generally, society. This paper is addressing threats directed to the infrastructure. Roads have previously been a target of terrorist organizations. Transport infrastructure supports national economic and provides freedom of movement. Protection of citizens whether they be highway users, pedestrians or maintenance staff is an issue for governments. A wide range of hazards and threats may impact roads, bridges and tunnel infrastructures. Terrorism, e-crime, theft and hoaxes have to be considered. For low frequency, high -consequence events, it is difficult to avoid complacency and this can impact on the motivation of the guard force, the reaction of users who may find it difficult to know what should be reported as suspicious and the actions of Road Authorities in determining relevance and cost-effectiveness of preventative or protective measures. A correct understanding and a suitable handling of the security of road infrastructure is not only important to safeguard the infrastructure itself, but is also relevant to cover the protection of the social and economic values for those activities that rely upon road facilities, the protection of the environment and even the security of other transportation modes. The objective of this paper is to: * provide an overview of the range of security threats and issues that affect road infrastructure, operations and users. * promote thought and discussion within the road community in order to raise awareness and allow Road Authorities and Operators to step forward with international good practices on "Road Infrastructure Security". The paper outlines the following topics of interest for the security of roads: * assessment of physical security; * different methodological approaches; * safety and security programs; * application of knowledge in security by design; * retrofit of existing infrastructure. (Author/publisher)

Publication

Library number
20151439 ST [electronic version only]
Source

Paris, World Road Association PIARC, 2015, 19 p., 27 ref.; 2015R01EN - ISBN 978-2-84060-357-3

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