The HAZMAT Transportation Community is being urged to
increase safety measures: Since the September 11 terrorist
attacks, security has become an increasingly critical transportation
concern. The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) is asking that
additional safety precautions be taken regarding the transportation
system. Security measures should be reviewed and strengthened as
appropriate. The US DOT is requesting shippers and transporters of
high-hazard materials to consider altering routes to avoid populated
areas whenever practicable.
