Access Control in Transportation: The Search for Security and Fluidity

Transport systems, whether air, sea, or land, play an important role in the movement of people, goods, and merchandise. However, their access control can be limited or faulty, leading to issues ofsafety and flow. With a sector in constant evolution, and hundreds of millions of passengers per year, the transport sector must modernize and offer innovative solutions to its passengers and employees.

Access control in air transport

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In 2019, according to INSEE, nearly 180 million passengers per year flew in France. As a result, it is highly likely that during peak hours, airport staff are faced with a continuous flow of people. To allow forsmoother and more reliable movementof these individuals, it is necessary to establish access control systems. These can take different forms to facilitate control and monitoring by controllers, such as:

• Screening systems through turnstiles

• Passage systems to limit group effects

Thesecrowd control systemsare relatively simple to implement and can significantly improve safety and flow in airports. As for staff access control, Dormakaba offers manyinnovative, cutting-edge systems. As in a company, improving the security of an airport is often necessary. It is possible to install anaccess controlsystem at strategic points on the site as well as in areas reserved for staff. To do this, you can have a fingerprint reader, a code lock, or a security device with a badge reader installed. Depending on your needs in terms offlow managementand optimizing the security and safety of the airport, you will always find a solution with Dormakaba.

Smoothing traffic in land transport

Land transport can take many forms, whether by road or rail. Just like airports, these must besmooth and securefor their passengers, because with more than 171 billion passenger-kilometers in 2019, it is undoubtedly the preferred mode of public transport for the French. The implementation of relevantaccess controlsis therefore necessary. Dormakaba offers intelligent and innovative solutions to help you maintain smooth traffic in transport such as:

• Buses

• Subways

• Trams

• Trains

The implementation ofinnovative identification systemsin these public transports can also simplify users’ lives and meet their various needs. For example, Dormakaba can offersmart access controlusing simple card readers. As a result, the flow when entering a public transport building is facilitated, helping to relieve congestion. For trains,screening systems such as turnstilescan be installed to facilitate the monitoring of stations and buildings. This will make the work of security agents easier and increase passenger satisfaction.

Finally, limited access areas, as in some company premises, can be defined and protected byinnovative technologiesinstead of simple locks. People wishing to access these areas must first be registered in a cloud database, in order to easily use fingerprint readers, a card reader, or a smart application. With Dormakaba, it is now possible tounlock a door using your smartphone. Whether it is a matter of management or adapting a transport building to specific standards related to different risks, technological innovations are there to simplify your staff’s various actions.

Improving flow and safety in maritime transport

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Just like the land sector, the maritime transport of goods and people is in constant evolution and tends to favor the simplicity of its vessels while maintaining ahigh level of security. However, this passenger transport sector is not as diverse or as widely used as other modes of transport. In 2019, according to INSEE, 27 million people disembarked or embarked in France. Even if the numbers are slightly lower, establishingaccess controlzones during passenger boarding and disembarking is necessary.

The advantage of a cruise ship is that it has several boarding doors, whether for individuals, goods, or equipment. As a result, it is possible to provideadditional protectionto these different sectors, depending on their role and strategic level. Innovative solutions such as turnstiles or card readers can be installed outside the ship tocontrol security, then inside the ship to check the validity of the travel ticket.

Theconstant improvement of access control systemsin transport is essential to facilitate and smooth the ever-increasing flow of passengers. Whether in the air, sea, or land sector, security requirements will continue to grow to provide reliable transport conditions. Just like thetransport sector, small and medium-sized businesses must also modernize their access control to critical areas to increase the security of their premises, their employees, and also their data. To acquire innovative technologies, such as the secure fingerprint reader, you can contact Dormakaba.