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... A-1   Countermeasure Summary Matrix A P P E N D I X A
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... Category Countermeasure Rail System Type Problem Location Costs Type of Trespassing Addressed Target Root Cause Companion Countermeasure Ease of Implementation Benefit-Cost Tradeoffs Engineering and Physical Measures Fencing, Channelization, and Barriers Light (L) , Heavy (H)
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... Category Countermeasure Rail System Type Problem Location Costs Target Root Cause Companion Countermeasure Ease of Implementation Benefit-Cost Tradeoffs • Criminal Behavior • Lost/Dropped Items • Other • Platform Screen Doors • Lighting • Employee Intervention Training • Hope Poles • Law Enforcement and Patrol be efficient and cost-effective at locations where fencing or other barriers are not viable options. Engineering and Physical Measures Lighting L, H, C • ROWs • Equipment and maintenance yards • Stations and platforms $ T, S • Self-Harm Intent • Shortcut/Route Convenience • Criminal Behavior • Other • Anti-trespass Guard Panels • Surveillance and Detection • Hope Poles Tier 3 • Provides a personal feeling of security and suggests that the area is under surveillance by the railroad agency.
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... Category Countermeasure Rail System Type Problem Location Costs Type of Trespassing Addressed Target Root Cause Companion Countermeasure Ease of Implementation Benefit-Cost Tradeoffs • Law Enforcement and Patrol Education and Engagement Community-Based Collaboration L, H, C • Non-specific $ T, S • Self-Harm Intent • Shortcut/Route Convenience • Other • Fencing, Channelization, and Barriers • Track Retrieval Device • Signage • Public and Industry Events and Campaigns • Law Enforcement and Patrol Tier 2 • Community-based collaborations exis allow for agencies to leverage their ting sources as well as expand the reach. Education and Engagement Public and Industry Events and Campaigns L, H, C • Non-specific $ T, S • Self-Harm Intent • Shortcut/Route Convenience • Lost/Dropped Items • Other • Track Retrieval Device • Signage • Community-Based Collaboration • Law Enforcement and Patrol Tier 2 • Provides the opportunity for the public to engage with transit agencies and become aware of important safety information by reaching out to the public with general messaging.

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