using its technologies to address truck and bus security risks may 4, 2005
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Using ITS Technologies to Address Truck and Bus Security
RisksMay 4, 2005
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Bill MahorneyDirector of Safety, Security and
Regulatory ProgramsAmerican Bus Association
700 13th Street, NW Suite 575
Washington, D.C. 20005
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ABA Represents Private Companies
• Over 3600 members
• Over 800 Bus Operators (scheduled, charter, tour)
• Tour Operators
• Suppliers to industry (manufacturers, etc.)
• Destinations (CVB’s, Hotels, Motels, Casinos, Museums, etc.)
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The Intercity Bus Industry
• Around 3200 bus operators• #1 mover of people (over 860 million in the
U.S. and Canada)• 200 million more than airlines• Exceeds Amtrak’s annual load every 2
weeks• Serve over 4000 U.S. Communities in
scheduled service, and just about all others
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The Industry
• A network of small businesses
• 90% have fewer than 25 buses
• 75% have fewer than 10 buses
• Every bus supports 5 jobs
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9/11: Devastating Effect on Motorcoach Industry
• New York City, Washington, D.C.
• Cancelled Trips
• Insurance Increase
• Economy
• Uncertainty/Fear
• Discretionary Spending
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How do we get back our customers?
Safety and Security
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Security Initiatives
• $30M for Intercity Bus Security, so far
• $10M FY 2005 (fixed-route only)
• ABA/UMA Grants: Operation Secure Transport I ($1.8M)
• Operation Secure Transport II ($900K)
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Eligible Activities-TSA Grants
• “Hardening” activities (fencing, cameras)
• Communications (cell phones, etc.)
• Tracking systems (GPS)
• Training
• Vehicle Identification
• Passenger Screening
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Scheduled Service: Open SystemCharter and Tour: Access to High-Risk
Areas• Greyhound: GPS, Explosives detection pilot
project
• Trailways: Voyager
• Eyre Bus Service: Fleetrak
• Capitol Trailways: Nroute
• Peter Pan: Nextel
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Voyager Vehicle Tracking System
• All Trailways Companies (80+)
• No software (web-based)
• Panic Alert
• Location Identifier (vehicle speeds, vehicle status, boundary settings)
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Other features
• Weather
• Mileage Reports
• Navigate (local traffic cams)
• Aggravation of Driver
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Intercity Bus Industry Security Goals
• Train all personnel in security awareness techniques
• Continue to obtain $$ to enhance bus security, and encourage the development and use of security countermeasures
• Develop Security culture that is as strong as our safety culture.