An information and access control system and associated methods for personnel transport devices. In one embodiment, the system comprises a signal emitter capable of emitting electromagnetic energy of a first frequency, the electromagnetic energy including first data identifying at least one person; a sensor disposed in proximity to the transport device capable of receiving the electromagnetic energy and the first data included therewith, and recognizing the first data; a database containing second data relating to a limited number of persons; and a processor, operatively connected to the sensor and database; the processor being capable of processing the first data, and the second data retrieved from the database. The processor compares the first data to the second data to determine if the at least one person is authorized to access the second location.