Topic Collection: Transportation Security

This page lists the most recent reports and testimonies related to transportation security issued since October 2000 organized in three categories: aviation security, maritime security, and surface transportation security.

Aviation Security

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Transportation Security Administration's Suspension of the Butane Lighter Ban Onboard Commercial Aircraft: GAO-09-177R, December 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Responses to Questions for the Record; September 2008 Hearing on the Next Generation Air Transportation System: Status and Issues: GAO-09-130R, October 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: TSA Is Enhancing Its Oversight of Air Carrier Efforts to Screen Passengers against Terrorist Watch-List Records, but Expects Ultimate Solution to Be Implementation of Secure Flight: GAO-08-1136T, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: TSA Is Enhancing Its Oversight of Air Carrier Efforts to Identify Passengers on the No Fly and Selectee Lists, but Expects Ultimate Solution to Be Implementation of Secure Flight: GAO-08-992, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Review of the Transportation Security Administration's Air Cargo Screening Exemptions Report: GAO-08-1055R, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: TSA Has Developed a Risk-Based Covert Testing Program, but Could Better Mitigate Aviation Security Vulnerabilities Identified Through Covert Tests: GAO-08-958, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation Security Programs, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-1024T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration May Face Resource and Other Challenges in Developing a System to Screen All Cargo Transported on Passenger Aircraft: GAO-08-959T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Programs, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-487T, May 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-651T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation Security Programs, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-456T, February 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Weather: Services at Key Aviation Facilities Lack Performance Measures, but Improvement Efforts Are Under Way: GAO-08-491T, February 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Runway Safety: Progress on Reducing Runway Incursions Impeded by Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges: GAO-08-481T, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Weather: FAA Is Reevaluating Services at Key Centers; Both FAA and the National Weather Service Need to Better Ensure Product Quality: GAO-08-258, January 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry: GAO-08-329T, January 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Runway and Ramp Safety: Sustained Efforts to Address Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges Needed to Reduce Accidents and Incidents: GAO-08-29, November 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 92 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities Exposed Through Covert Testing of TSA's Passenger Screening Process: GAO-08-48T, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security are Under Way, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-140T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: DHS Has Made Progress in Securing the Commercial Aviation System, but Key Challenges Remain: GAO-08-139T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Advance Electronic Transmission of Passenger and Crew Member Manifests for Commercial Aircraft and Vessels: GAO-07-1202R, September 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Aviation Security: Federal Coordination for Responding to In-flight Security Threats Has Matured, but Procedures Can Be Strengthened: GAO-07-891R, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Efforts to Strengthen International Passenger Prescreening are Under Way, but Planning and Implementation Issues Remain: GAO-07-346, May 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Foreign Airport Assessments and Air Carrier Inspections Help Enhance Security, but Oversight of These Efforts Can Be Strengthened: GAO-07-729, May 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 124 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: TSA's Change to Its Prohibited Items List Has Not Resulted in Any Reported Security Incidents, but the Impact of the Change on Screening Operations Is Inconclusive: GAO-07-623R, April 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Risk, Experience, and Customer Concerns Drive Changes to Airline Passenger Screening Procedures, but Evaluation and Documentation of Proposed Changes Could Be Improved: GAO-07-634, April 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Cost Estimates Related to TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Screening Systems at Los Angeles and Ontario Airports: GAO-07-445, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: TSA's Staffing Allocation Model Is Useful for Allocating Staff among Airports, but Its Assumptions Should Be Systematically Reassessed: GAO-07-299, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Progress Made in Systematic Planning to Guide Key Investment Decisions, but More Work Remains: GAO-07-448T, February 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Progress Has Been Made to Address the Vulnerabilities Exposed by 9/11, but Continued Federal Action Is Needed to Further Mitigate Security Risks: GAO-07-375, January 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 120 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security and Department of State: Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Air Ports-of-Entry From Within the Western Hemisphere: GAO-07-250R, December 6, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Aviation Security: TSA Oversight of Checked Baggage Screening Procedures Could Be Strengthened: GAO-06-869, July 28, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: TSA Has Strengthened Efforts to Plan for the Optimal Deployment of Checked Baggage Screening Systems, but Funding Uncertainties Remain: GAO-06-875T, June 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Management Challenges Remain for the Transportation Security Administration's Secure Flight Program: GAO-06-864T, June 14, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Further Study of Safety and Effectiveness and Better Management Controls Needed If Air Carriers Resume Interest in Deploying Less-than-Lethal Weapons: GAO-06-475, May 26, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Enhancements Made in Passenger and Checked Baggage Screening, but Challenges Remain: GAO-06-371T, April 4, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Made Progress in Managing a Federal Security Workforce and Ensuring Security at U.S. Airports, but Challenges Remain: GAO-06-597T, April 4, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Progress Made to Set Up Program Using Private-Sector Airport Screeners, but More Work Remains: GAO-06-166, March 31, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Significant Management Challenges May Adversely Affect Implementation of the Transportation Security Administration's Secure Flight Program: GAO-06-374T, February 9, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Could Benefit from Improved Planning and Controls: GAO-06-203, November 28, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Federal Action Needed to Strengthen Domestic Air Cargo Security: GAO-06-76, October 17, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security Administration: More Clarity on the Authority of Federal Security Directors Is Needed: GAO-05-935, September 23, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Flight and Cabin Crew Member Security Training Strengthened, but Better Planning and Internal Controls Needed: GAO-05-781, September 6, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Safety: Oversight of Foreign Code-Share Safety Program Should Be Strengthened: GAO-05-930, August 5, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Did Not Fully Disclose Uses of Personal Information During Secure Flight Program Testing in Initial Privacy Notes, but Has Recently Taken Steps to More Fully Inform the Public: GAO-05-864R, July 22, 2005; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Agency Resources Address Violations of Restricted Airspace, but Management Improvements Are Needed: GAO-05-928T, July 21, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Air Passengers: Staffing Model for Airport Inspections Personnel Can Be Improved: GAO-05-663, July 15, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Better Planning Needed to Optimize Deployment of Checked Baggage Screening Systems: GAO-05-896T, July 13, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Taser Weapons: Use of Tasers by Selected Law Enforcement Agencies: GAO-05-464, May 26, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Screener Training and Performance Measurement Strengthened, but More Work Remains: GAO-05-457, May 2, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Fees: Review of Air Carriers' Year 2000 Passenger and Property Screening Costs: GAO-05-558, April 18, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Secure Flight Development and Testing Under Way, but Risks Should Be Managed as System Is Further Developed: GAO-05-356, March 28, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Systematic Planning Needed to Optimize the Deployment of Checked Baggage Screening Systems: GAO-05-365, March 15, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Measures for Testing the Impact of Using Commercial Data for the Secure Flight Program: GAO-05-324, February 23, 2005; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Systematic Planning Needed to Optimize Resources: GAO-05-357T, February 15, 2005; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Preliminary Observations on TSA's Progress to Allow Airports to Use Private Passenger and Baggage Screening Services: GAO-05-126, November 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

General Aviation Security: Increased Federal Oversight Is Needed, but Continued Partnership with the Private Sector Is Critical to Long-Term Success: GAO-05-144, November 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Further Steps Needed to Strengthen the Security of Commercial Airport Perimeters and Access Controls: GAO-04-728, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security Administration: High-Level Attention Needed to Strengthen Acquisition Function: GAO-04-544, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Challenges in Using Biometric Technologies: GAO-04-785T, May 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Private Screening Contractors Have Little Flexibility to Implement Innovative Approaches: GAO-04-505T, April 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Improvement still Needed in Federal Aviation Security Efforts: GAO-04-592T, March 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Challenges Delay Implementation of Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System: GAO-04-504T, March 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Factors Could Limit the Effectiveness of the Transportation Security Administration's Efforts to Secure Aerial Advertising Operations: GAO-04-499R, March 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System Faces Significant Implementation Challenges: GAO-04-385, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Challenges Exist in Stabilizing and Enhancing Passenger and Baggage Screening Operations: GAO-04-440T, February 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Posthearing Questions Related to Aviation and Port Security: GAO-04-315R, December 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Efforts to Measure Effectiveness and Strengthen Security Programs: GAO-04-285T, November 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Is Addressing Challenges of Its Expanded Mission and Workforce, but Additional Actions Needed: GAO-04-242, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Efforts to Measure Effectiveness and Address Challenges: GAO-04-232T, November 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Airport Passenger Screening: Preliminary Observations on Progress Made and Challenges Remaining: GAO-03-1173, September 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Federal Action Needed to Enhance Security Efforts: GAO-03-1154T, September 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Progress Since September 11, 2001, and the Challenges Ahead: GAO-03-1150T, September 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Law Enforcement: Selected Issues in Human Capital Management: GAO-03-1034T, July 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Federal Action Needed to Help Address Security Challenges: GAO-03-843, June 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security Research: Coordination Needed in Selecting and Implementing Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments: GAO-03-502, May 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Aviation Administration: Reauthorization Provides Opportunities to Address Key Agency Challenges: GAO-03-653T, April 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Post-September 11th Initiatives and Long-Term Challenges: GAO-03-616T, April 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Airport Finance: Past Funding Levels May Not Be Sufficient to Cover Airports' Planned Capital Development: GAO-03-497T, February 25, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security Administration: Actions and Plans to Build a Results-Oriented Culture: GAO-03-190, January 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities and Potential Improvements for the Air Cargo System: GAO-03-344, December 20, 2002; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Registered Traveler Program Policy and Implementation Issues: GAO-03-253, November 22, 2002; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Airport Finance: Using Airport Grant Funds for Security Projects Has Affected Some Development Projects: GAO-03-27, October 15, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Faces Immediate and Long-Term Challenges: GAO-02-971T, July 25, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Information Concerning the Arming of Commercial Pilots: GAO-02-822R, June 28, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration: Civil Aviation Security Rules: GAO-02-487R, March 11, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration: Aviation Security Infrastructure Fees: GAO-02-484R, March 11, 2002; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities in, and Alternatives for, Preboard Screening Security Operations: GAO-01-1171T, September 25, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Homeland Security: A Framework for Addressing the Nation's Efforts: GAO-01-1158T, September 21, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages)

Aviation Security: Weaknesses in Airport Security and Options for Assigning Screening Responsibilities: GAO-01-1165T, September 21, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Aviation Security: Terrorist Acts Demonstrate Urgent Need to Improve Security at the Nation's Airports: GAO-01-1162T, September 20, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Aviation Security: Terrorist Acts Illustrate Severe Weaknesses in Aviation Security: GAO-01-1166T, September 20, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)

Responses of Federal Agencies and Airports We Surveyed About Access Security Improvements: GAO-01-1069R, August 31, 2001; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)

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