Thursday, 4:30 PM
T gets more homeland security money
By Mac Daniel, Globe Staff
Federal homeland security officials announced today that the MBTA will receive $15.3 million to bolster security on trains and buses, focusing on "high-risk and high-consequence areas" both underground and underwater. It is the largest single security grant the T has received.
In addition, the Port of Boston moved to a higher-risk port, making it eligible for more homeland security money.
The T plans to use the grants to enhance video surveillance and to start a pilot program that will expand a system used to detect biological, nuclear, radiological, and explosive material. The grant will also allow the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to expand security on buses, including adding more surveillance cameras.
