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= Infrastructure =
 
 
'''Transport infrastructure''' consists of the fixed installations necessary for transport and includes [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road roads], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway railways], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airway_(aviation) airways], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterway waterways], and terminals.
==Introduction==
 
 
'''Infrastructure''' is basic physical and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organization organisational] structures needed for the operation of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society society] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business enterprise], or the services and facilities necessary for an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy economy] to function. It can be generally defined as the set of interconnected structural elements that provide framework supporting an entire structure of development.
 
 
The term typically refers to the technical structures that support a society, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road roads], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_supply water supply], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewage sewers], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_grid electrical grids], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunication telecommunications], and so forth, and can be defined as "the physical components of interrelated systems providing commodities and services essential to enable, sustain, or enhance societal living conditions."
 
 
In this document, we will only consider transport infrastructure. Transport infrastructure consists of the fixed installations necessary for transport, and may be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road roads], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway railways], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airway_(aviation) airways], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterway waterways], and terminals.
 
 
   
 
== Roads ==
 
== Roads ==
 
A road is a paved surface to facilitate the movement of people or goods with [#_Road_transport road transport] means, such as as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile automobiles], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycles bicycles], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buses buses], vans or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck trucks].
 
A road is a paved surface to facilitate the movement of people or goods with [#_Road_transport road transport] means, such as as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile automobiles], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycles bicycles], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buses buses], vans or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck trucks].
   
Roads on itself are not an interesting security target, but blocking a road will cause problems with the traffic flow and reachability of certain parts of the city or area. This can be prevented by designing a [#_Robustness robust road system] and to detect a disruption and minimize the consequences, using [#_Traffic_monitoring monitoring] and [#_Traffic_management_1 traffic management].
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Roads in itself are not an interesting security target, but blocking a road will cause problems with the traffic flow and reachability of certain parts of the city or area. This can be prevented by designing a [#_Robustness robust road system] and to detect a disruption and minimize the consequences, using [#_Traffic_monitoring monitoring] and [#_Traffic_management_1 traffic management].
 
   
 
== Rails ==
 
== Rails ==
Rails are the infrastructure for [#_Rail_transport rail transport].
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Rails are the infrastructure for [[#_Rail_transport| rail transport]]. A rail road which connects two locations is also called a rail line.
 
As for roads, rails on itself are not an interesting security target, but blocking a railroad will cause large problems with the rail transport.
 
   
 
As for roads, rails on itself are not an interesting security target, but blocking a railroad will cause large problems with the rail transport.
   
 
== Pedestrian / Bicycle paths ==
 
== Pedestrian / Bicycle paths ==
   
[[File:Bikepath.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Delineated bicycle and pedestrain paths at roundabouts in The Netherlands]]
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[[File:Bikepath.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Delineated bicycle and pedestrian paths at roundabouts in The Netherlands]]
 
Pedestrian paths or sidewalks, curbs, pavements, footpaths or platforms are paths alongside a road designated for pedestrians. Bicycle paths comprises of several different forms of cycling infrastructure, from non-segregated pathways aligned next to the road to segregated cycle facilities.
 
Pedestrian paths or sidewalks, curbs, pavements, footpaths or platforms are paths alongside a road designated for pedestrians. Bicycle paths comprises of several different forms of cycling infrastructure, from non-segregated pathways aligned next to the road to segregated cycle facilities.
   
 
Segregated cycle facilities are a form of cycling infrastructure consisting of marked lanes, tracks, shoulders and paths designated for use by cyclists and from which motorised traffic is generally excluded. The term includes bike lanes, cycle tracks, separated bike lanes, road shoulders and side paths located within a road right-of-way<ref>From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segregated_cycle_facilities#Bikeways_that_use_independent_rights-of-way. Retrieved on April 5, 2012</ref>.
 
Segregated cycle facilities are a form of cycling infrastructure consisting of marked lanes, tracks, shoulders and paths designated for use by cyclists and from which motorised traffic is generally excluded. The term includes bike lanes, cycle tracks, separated bike lanes, road shoulders and side paths located within a road right-of-way<ref>From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segregated_cycle_facilities#Bikeways_that_use_independent_rights-of-way. Retrieved on April 5, 2012</ref>.
 
   
 
== Urban waterways ==
 
== Urban waterways ==
Inter and intra urban transport over waterways such as canals, rivers or other waterways forms a smaller although still important aspect of the [[Transportation system|urban transport system]]. For port cities such as Rotterdam, Antwerp or Hamburg the waterway system is of vital importance for their [[Economic impact|economic development]]. [[Security of waterways]] are important for securing the urban area and are described in more detail on the specific page.
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Inter and intra urban transport over waterways such as canals, rivers or other waterways forms a smaller although still important aspect of the [[Transportation system|urban transport system]]. For port cities such as Rotterdam, Antwerp or Hamburg the waterway system is of vital importance for their [[Economic impact|economic development]].
 
   
 
== Subway system ==
 
== Subway system ==
[[File:London-Underground-006.jpg|thumb|left|300px|London Underground station]]
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[[File:London-Underground-006.jpg|thumb|right|300px|London Underground station]]
 
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on elevated rails above street level<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subway_(rail)</ref>.
 
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on elevated rails above street level<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subway_(rail)</ref>.
 
   
 
== Bridges and fly-overs ==
 
== Bridges and fly-overs ==
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Bridges and fly-overs form a vital and vulnerable element of a transport system since blocking can cause serious disruptions in the transportation system. Security risks are high since bridges and fly-overs are generally difficult to reach in case of emergencies.
 
Bridges and fly-overs form a vital and vulnerable element of a transport system since blocking can cause serious disruptions in the transportation system. Security risks are high since bridges and fly-overs are generally difficult to reach in case of emergencies.
 
   
 
== Terminals ==
 
== Terminals ==
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All terminals are important for security, since it are potential targets for terrorists. Damage will have a big impact, both economically, life danger of people and by hampering the transportation process heavily. Therefore it is recommended to have an extensive and robust transportation system towards and from the terminal and to locate terminals outside urban areas.
 
All terminals are important for security, since it are potential targets for terrorists. Damage will have a big impact, both economically, life danger of people and by hampering the transportation process heavily. Therefore it is recommended to have an extensive and robust transportation system towards and from the terminal and to locate terminals outside urban areas.
 
   
 
=== Airports ===
 
=== Airports ===
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A train station, also called a railroad station (mainly in the United States) or railway station (mainly in the British Commonwealth) and often shortened to just station, is a railway facility where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers or freight. It generally consists of a platform next to the track and a station building (depot) providing related services such as ticket sales and waiting rooms<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_station</ref>.
 
A train station, also called a railroad station (mainly in the United States) or railway station (mainly in the British Commonwealth) and often shortened to just station, is a railway facility where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers or freight. It generally consists of a platform next to the track and a station building (depot) providing related services such as ticket sales and waiting rooms<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_station</ref>.
   
[[File:Amsterdam centraal side.jpg|thumb|center|600px|Amsterdam Central Station in The Netherlands.]]
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[[File:Amsterdam centraal side.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Amsterdam Central Station in The Netherlands.]]
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=== Metro station ===
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A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_station metro station] or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway".
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Metro stations are very vulnerable for terrorist attacks, as can be seen from this list with underground attacks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacks_on_the_London_Underground attacks on the London underground].
   
 
=== Bus terminal ===
 
=== Bus terminal ===
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A freight terminal is a processing node for freight. Most freight terminals are located at ports. They may include airports, seaports, railroad terminals, and trucking terminals. Freight is usually loaded onto and off the transport<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_terminal</ref>.
 
A freight terminal is a processing node for freight. Most freight terminals are located at ports. They may include airports, seaports, railroad terminals, and trucking terminals. Freight is usually loaded onto and off the transport<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_terminal</ref>.
   
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=== Sea port ===
A port is a location on a coast or shore containing one or more harbors where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port</ref>.
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A sea port (or shortly port) is a location on a coast or shore containing one or more harbours where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port</ref>.
 
   
 
== Traffic intersections ==
 
== Traffic intersections ==
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Possible measures to prevent attacks at important intersections are monitoring with cameras and providing sufficient route alternatives.
 
Possible measures to prevent attacks at important intersections are monitoring with cameras and providing sufficient route alternatives.
   
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==Related subjects==
 
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* [[Critical infrastructure|Critical infrastructure (protection)]]
 
 
   
 
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Transport infrastructure consists of the fixed installations necessary for transport and includes roads, railways, airways, waterways, and terminals.

Roads

A road is a paved surface to facilitate the movement of people or goods with [#_Road_transport road transport] means, such as as automobiles, bicycles, buses, vans or trucks.

Roads in itself are not an interesting security target, but blocking a road will cause problems with the traffic flow and reachability of certain parts of the city or area. This can be prevented by designing a [#_Robustness robust road system] and to detect a disruption and minimize the consequences, using [#_Traffic_monitoring monitoring] and [#_Traffic_management_1 traffic management].

Rails

Rails are the infrastructure for rail transport. A rail road which connects two locations is also called a rail line.

As for roads, rails on itself are not an interesting security target, but blocking a railroad will cause large problems with the rail transport.

Pedestrian / Bicycle paths

Delineated bicycle and pedestrian paths at roundabouts in The Netherlands

Pedestrian paths or sidewalks, curbs, pavements, footpaths or platforms are paths alongside a road designated for pedestrians. Bicycle paths comprises of several different forms of cycling infrastructure, from non-segregated pathways aligned next to the road to segregated cycle facilities.

Segregated cycle facilities are a form of cycling infrastructure consisting of marked lanes, tracks, shoulders and paths designated for use by cyclists and from which motorised traffic is generally excluded. The term includes bike lanes, cycle tracks, separated bike lanes, road shoulders and side paths located within a road right-of-way[1].

Urban waterways

Inter and intra urban transport over waterways such as canals, rivers or other waterways forms a smaller although still important aspect of the urban transport system. For port cities such as Rotterdam, Antwerp or Hamburg the waterway system is of vital importance for their economic development.

Subway system

London Underground station

A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on elevated rails above street level[2].

Bridges and fly-overs

A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle[3]. A flyover is a bridge, road, railway or similar structure that crosses over another road or railway forming a grade separation[4]. Various different designs are possible depending on the length of the span and the conditions of the site.

Bridges and fly-overs form a vital and vulnerable element of a transport system since blocking can cause serious disruptions in the transportation system. Security risks are high since bridges and fly-overs are generally difficult to reach in case of emergencies.

Terminals

A terminal is any location where freight and passengers either originates, terminates, or is handled in the transportation process. Terminals are central and intermediate locations in the movements of passengers and freight. They often require specific facilities and equipment to accommodate the traffic they handle[5].
Terminals may be used both for interchange of passengers and cargo.

Examples of passenger terminals are airports, railway stations and bus stations.

Examples of terminals for cargo are warehouses, trucking terminals, refueling depots (including fueling docks and fuel stations), and seaports.

All terminals are important for security, since it are potential targets for terrorists. Damage will have a big impact, both economically, life danger of people and by hampering the transportation process heavily. Therefore it is recommended to have an extensive and robust transportation system towards and from the terminal and to locate terminals outside urban areas.

Airports

An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport. An airport consists of at least one surface such as a runway for a plane to take off and land, a helipad, or water for takeoffs and landings, and often includes buildings such as control towers, hangars and terminal buildings[6].

Train station

A train station, also called a railroad station (mainly in the United States) or railway station (mainly in the British Commonwealth) and often shortened to just station, is a railway facility where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers or freight. It generally consists of a platform next to the track and a station building (depot) providing related services such as ticket sales and waiting rooms[7].

Amsterdam Central Station in The Netherlands.

Metro station

A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway".

Metro stations are very vulnerable for terrorist attacks, as can be seen from this list with underground attacks attacks on the London underground.

Bus terminal

A bus terminus is a designated place where a bus or coach starts or ends its scheduled route .

Freight terminal

A freight terminal is a processing node for freight. Most freight terminals are located at ports. They may include airports, seaports, railroad terminals, and trucking terminals. Freight is usually loaded onto and off the transport[8].

Sea port

A sea port (or shortly port) is a location on a coast or shore containing one or more harbours where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land[9].

Traffic intersections

At traffic intersections, a certain type of traffic infrastructure is intersecting. Mostly this concerns road intersections, though also rail and air intersections are possible.

To prevent incidents at road intersections, the traffic can be controlled with traffic signals.

Traffic intersections are an attractive target for terrorists, since damaging an intersection has larger consequences in terms of disrupting the traffic flow and number of possible injuries than for a road segment.

Possible measures to prevent attacks at important intersections are monitoring with cameras and providing sufficient route alternatives.

Related subjects

Footnotes and references