Larry Leung Director Experience The Skies Anthony Loui Community Planner Federal Transit Administration, United States Department of Transportation
Improving Intermodal Connectivity and Access at Airports in North America
Getting to, from and through Getting to and from the airport has been a challenge for cities and towns in North America. Good transportation access to an airport can play a vital role in a city or regions economic competitiveness in the global marketplace. Well-known research is available on transport modes and corridor planning available to access airports. Lesser known research on multi-modal information systems are being developed as another form of transportation access
Cities, Regions and Airports Half of the world s population currently live in urban areas This will increase to almost 70 percent in year 2030 United Nations World Environment Programme ATL Cities and regions are looking to reinvest in their infrastructure to accommodate growth
Cities, Regions and Airports Improve safe access to goods and services, to promote social interaction while reducing the environmental footprint North American cities are looking to better themselves by promoting economic development and sustainability
Cities, Regions and Airports Major cities and regions expect to be globally competitive Transportation terminals such as airports and rail stations become gateways to showcase what their cities can offer
MEX JFK / LGA / EWR LAX ORD / MDW DFW PHL IAH YYZ IAD / DCA MIA Top 10 Metropolitan Areas in North America by Population 2010-11
Top 10 Airports by Passenger Volume in North America 2014
Top 10 Airports to Metropolitan Areas US$ B SFO 28 31 LAS LAX 60 PHX 29 DEN 26 Houston 37 DFW ORD Toronto Philadelphia 45 Washington DC CLT ATL 64 10 JFK 37 Economic Activity Top 10 Metro Top 10 Airport Mexico City Miami
Top 10 Airport Economic Impact Total Impact Direct Impact Indirect Impact Induced Impact 367 $US billion Multiplier Effect
Transportation modes
Travel Time by Car Airport Distance to Downtown (Min) Transportation Modes Public Transportation Options Travel Time by Transit (Min) ATL 16km (10 miles) 20-25 Metro / Bus 20-25 LAX 29 km (18 miles) 35-45 Airport Bus/Local Bus/Urban Rail 35-85 ORD 29 km (18 miles) 25-30 Metro / Bus 40-45 DFW 35 km (22 miles) 25-30 Urban Rail / Commuter Rail / Bus 60-70 JFK 32 km (20 miles) 40-50 Metro / AirTrain /Commuter Rail/Bus 45-75 DEN 43 km (27 miles) 35-45 Commuter Rail / Bus 30-90 SFO 22 km (14 miles) 25-30 Metro/ Bus 35-40 CLT 13 km (8 miles) 15-20 Bus 20-25 LAS 14 km (9 miles) 15-20 Bus 30-40 PHX 8 km (5 miles) 10-15 Urban Rail/Sky Train/Bus 30-40
Frankfurt, Germany >30% Key hub Frankfurt Airport (Lufthansa) Handled 61 million passengers in 2015 68 to 73 million passengers by 2030 Transportation Links - Bus, Regional Train, High Speed Rail Wifi throughout airport FRA is an Airport City
Toronto, Canada <10% Key hub Toronto Pearson International Airport (Air Canada) Handled 41 million passengers in 2015 Transportation Links Bus /Subway and Union-Pearson Express
Growth and Change Growth of cities and regions places greater demand for expanded transportation facilities and access options Change in demographics affecting transportation access and travel behavior Less interested in driving More interested in best route using any mode including transit, biking, walking Reduce traffic congestion and other environmental concerns Price, affordability affecting mode choice
Growth and Change Bicycling to Sky Harbor With the opening of the PHX Sky Train, bicyclists will find even easier access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Bicyclists are encouraged to park at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station and ride the free PHX Sky Train into the Airport. The 44th Street Station features bike racks and bike lockers, and all terminals are only minutes away when you ride the train.
Planning and Development Customer Experience Time Savings Delays Convenience Price Program Development Operations and Maintenance
Accommodating Change Integrated mobility concept Airports and other Intermodal Centers are Mobility Hubs Greater use of multi-modal integration to improve access to airports and other mobility centers Greater use of information systems and technologies to initiate services Capability of linking multiple destinations and transportation modes into one itinerary Focus on customer experience and high quality service delivery
Home / Agency Heading to Airport Airport Ticket Purchase Traffic Parking Check In Baggage Way finding Check in Online Transit Transfer Gate Information Amenities Flight Status Price Choice Way finding Flight Status Customs Shop Relax Eat Play Mobility Framework Flight Status Security Transfer Boarding Transportation
Issues and Constraints Travelers have a choice of many multi-modal transport systems: Airlines (online or mobile application) Airports (online or mobile application) Search companies (e.g. Google, Apple) Third parties (e.g. FlightAware, FlightRadar, TripIt) Past experience
Issues and Constraints Not all information can be located from one source Passengers have to collect travel information from different sources to form the big picture Lack of consistent way to find information from one source to another Lack of consistency in how information is presented (e.g. flight status)
Issues and Constraints Key information may not be completely communicated prior to travel to airport Distance / Time requirement by different transportation modes Traffic delays Parking (distance and time to reach terminal) Weather Check in / Baggage drop off time Security / Customs queue time Flight status and delays
Issues and Constraints Key information may not be easy to locate inside the airport Flight status (e.g. airline code-shares and delay communication) Wayfinding (to gates / between terminals / during transit) Enhanced passenger experience (during long layovers and/or delays) Accessibility (including language barrier) Technology constraints (lack of data access)
Mobility Systems By consolidating key information with multiple transportation modes, the following benefits can be obtained:
Opportunities Takes advantage of many customer markets, mobility needs and affordability Increases airport capacity without necessarily expanding an airport footprint Takes advantage of new shared use economies for higher traffic volume Brings higher revenue to the provider Enhances economic development and environmental sustainability for cities and regions
Opportunities Mobility providers have their own services directly to customers They offer multiple transport modes to fit the itinerary based on price, schedule and location of mobility center connection point Ability of information technology to initiate transportation service, thus becoming a greater integral part of many transportation modes
Look Ahead Intermodal and multi-modal connectivity will play a key role in passenger travel in the next 20 years Some individual mobility providers, including airlines are marketing multi-modal connectivity through information technology and/or by operating supplemental services Investment to advance both physical infrastructure and information technologies to link mobility hubs to cities and regions
Look Ahead New technologies are rapidly changing travel behavior Surface transportation has witnessed more rapid change within the last five years than the previous 75 years Engagement with local stakeholders is vital to plan for the future
Thank You This presentation does not necessarily represent the views of the United States Department of Transportation. Larry Leung, Experience The Skies: lleung@experiencetheskies.com Anthony Loui, Federal Transit Administration: Anthony.Loui@dot.gov