PD CEN/TR 14383-7 is the seventh part of the PD CEN/TR 14383 multi-series that discusses the prevention of crime through urban planning and building design.
PD CEN/TR 14383-7 sets out guidelines for the methods of assessing the exogenous and endogenous risks of crime and/or perceived insecurity and proposes measures designed to preclude or reduce these risks.
PD CEN/TR 14383-7 focuses on the security of passenger spaces, in respect also of security aspects.
PD CEN/TR 14383-7 applies to existing public transport facilities as well as new public transport facilities.
Note: PD CEN/TR 14383-7 does not cover terrorism or the revenue vehicles themselves. It covers the areas that are dedicated to mass transit and open to the public.
PD CEN/TR 14383-7 on design and management of public transport facilities is useful for:
The public transport system has to meet the citizen’s mobility needs under the most advantageous economic, social and environmental conditions for the community. It is an instrumental factor in national unity and solidarity, national defence, economic and social development, in balanced strategic land use planning and sustainable development, and in driving international exchanges.
PD CEN/TR 14383-7 provides guidelines to strengthen the overall security of land-based public transport, such as bus stops, bus stations, train stations etc. PD CEN/TR 14383-7 also helps its users to assess the effectiveness of their design and plans for public transportation to prevent or minimize crime.
Overall, PD CEN/TR 14383-7 provides you guidelines to design or plan public transportation that are effective and safe.CEN/TR 14383-7:2009