This project is a continuation of Project 20-7/151C, and provides continuing research support to the AASHTO Special Committee on Transportation Security (SCOTS). Work items include research support for the SCOTS strategic plan; support for SCOTS information dissemination practices; research support for SCOTS meetings; development, administration, and analysis of the SCOTS Security Survey; and general research support for the SCOTS committee, subcommittees, and task forces.

Status: A review of procedures used by State DOTs for handling sensitive security information has been published as NCHRP Report 525, Volume 5: Guidance for Transportation Agencies on Managing Sensitive Information.