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Title:

RESPONSE TO TERMINAL ACCESS PROBLEMS AT AMERICAN AND UNITED AIRLINES -- JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Accession Number:

00342103

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309032172

Abstract:

Air travel at Kennedy International Airport has increased so much that ground transportation systems have become taxed beyond practical capacities. American and United Airlines, in conjunction with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, decided to act expeditiously to reconcile bottlenecks in front of the two respective terminals. Surveys were conducted of all traffic on the ground, including pedestrians and vehicles. Findings concluded that (a) curb frontage was insufficient; (b) much of the congestion resulted from the close proximity of the American Airlines exit roadways and United Airlines entrance roadways; (c) substantial through traffic on the same roadways was interacting negatively with the traffic destined for the American and United Airlines terminals; and (d) parking regulations were not being enforced sufficiently. Major change was suggested on the road system and new roads were constructed, which required taking a portion of the parking lot in the central terminal area. Further, through traffic was assigned to a new road system and diverted to a new road on the back side of the parking lot. Crossover areas were eliminated between the two terminals and new, independent hold areas for taxis were developed. Finally, commercial vehicles were separated from private vehicles and new regulatory measures were inaugurated to achieve necessary order and dignity, and thereby eliminate chaos. Construction commenced immediately, and all aspects of the recommended plan were completed within nine months. At a cost of some 100 parking spaces, a new road system produced substantial amenity for all ground travelers. The owners are of the opinion that the benefits far outweigh the costs. This project is a successful example of how carefully designed surveys and total cooperation between owners and operators can result in a properly engineered and constructed project to provide necessary amenity and utility to major ground vehicle-pedestrian congestion. (Author)

Supplemental Notes:

Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Airport Landside Operations. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Monograph Accession #:

01411616

Authors:

LaMagna, Frank
Whitlock, Edward M

Pagination:

pp 13-19

Publication Date:

1981

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 803
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

Conference:

60th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board

Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
Date: 1981-1-12 to 1981-1-16

ISBN:

0309032172

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (5) ; Maps (3) ; Photos (6) ; Tables (3)

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Aviation; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Terminals and Facilities; I73: Traffic Control

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Dec 22 1981 12:00AM

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