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... Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, significant attention has been devoted to securing our nation's infrastructure from further attack. These efforts have focused on what can be done now to prevent these threats from being carried out, to mitigate the results if they do occur, and to expedite the response and recovery efforts following the event.
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... metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) across the country, and development of detailed case studies of four metropolitan areas selected for their unique features, the research team has provided a comprehensive assessment of the status, constraints, opportunities, and strategies for incorporating security into the transportation planning process at the local and state levels.

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