The security of the U.S. commercial aviation system has been a growing concern since the 1970's when the hijacking of aircraft became a serious problem. Over th

On November 19, 2001 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created as a separate entity within the U.S. Department of Transportation through the

The response of the U.S. federal government to the events of September 11, 2001 has reflected the challenge of striking a balance between implementing security

This new book from the National Research Council finds serious weaknesses in the government's plan for research on the potential health and environmental risks

Insecure transportation systems are costing our worldwide mobility-based economy as much as 6% of GDP annually. The effectiveness of security measures vary wide