"Over the years, we've moved away from a 'dividing the pie' strategy to one based on risk."
- Kip Hawley, TSA Administrator
FY08 grant awards total $333.2 million.
Grant recipients are intracity rail, bus, and ferry systems in the 8 highest risk regions (high risk regions have the highest passenger volume and density, most underground or underwater track mileage, and most critical infrastructure).
FY08 Funding Priorities reflect projects that prevent or protect against terrorism and will have an immediate impact in reducing risk. Examples: security training for frontline employees; visible/unpredictable deterrence activities, such as canine and mobile screening teams, and Visible Intermodal Protection and Response (VIPR) Teams; drills and exercises; and public awareness programs.