The research on which this report is based was designed to advance our understanding of the educational and training needs of the women and men who manage the transportation agencies and deliver transportation services in New York and New Jersey. Given the ad hoc way in which American organizations prepare their managerial the world of transportation organizations would be little different. Indeed this was confirmed.

The earthquake hazard of New York City was revised recently based on the recommendation of a group of seismologists.  The maximum acceleration of bedrock for earthquake of 2500-year return period ranges from 0.2g ~ 0.33g, depending on bedrock stiffness. The input acceleration may amplify considerably if a thick layer of soil exists above the bedrock.  This level of earthquake should be considered in the evaluation and retrofit of New York City’s critical transportation infrastructure, including bridges as well as underground highway and subway tunnels.

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