Surface Transportation Security Priority Assessment
"...The Administration conducted the Surface Transportation Security Priority
Assessment through outreach across the spectrum of government and private
sector stakeholders in surface transportation security. The study identified
a set of 10 issue areas to examine, obtained input from surface transportation
sector stakeholders, and analyzed the responses to reach a consensus set of
priorities and recommendations. Four themes guided this effort:(1) enhancing
security and reducing risk;(2) improving the efficiency and effectiveness of
the Federal mission, organization, and program;(3) strengthening interactive stakeholder partnerships; and(4) employing a systems management approach to
surface transportation security. This stakeholder collaboration produced recommendations that address policy gaps and obstacles, enhance coordination
and unity of effort, and maximize the use of partner strengths and
capabilities..."