This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the earthquake in Northridge, California on January 17, 1994, and is part of a larger effort to examine the impacts of catastrophic events on transportation system facilities and services. The findings documented in this report are a result of a detailed literature search on Northridge lessons learned. As part of a larger effort, four case studies will be produced: New York City, September 11, 2001 Washington, D.C., September 11, 2001 Baltimore, Maryland, rail tunnel fire, July 18, 2001 Northridge, California,...

This report documents the actions taken by transportation agencies in response to the earthquake in Northridge, California on January 17, 1994, and is part of a larger effort to examine the impacts of catastrophic events on transportation system facilities and services. The findings documented in this report are a result of a detailed literature search on Northridge lessons learned. As part of a larger effort, four case studies will be produced: New York City, September 11, 2001 Washington, D.C., September 11, 2001 Baltimore, Maryland, rail tunnel fire, July 18, 2001 Northridge, California,...