A MASS TRANSIT MAN LOOKS AT THE FUTURE OF AIRPORT ACCESS

Alternatives to the private automobile are discussed and the advantages of buses and aircraft are considered. The advantage of using any system of public transportation is noted and the potential for reducing the trend towards permanent public subsidy is pointed out. Comments are made on the fixed guideway system, and the principal advantage of buses and aircraft over other means of airport access is that little or no new construction is required to occur. Where additional facilities are needed, such as downtown terminals or facilities at outlying airports, the additional construction is limited to the terminals itself and much of the work could be supported by the airlines which use the facility. An advantage of using any system of public transportation, is the distribution of the traffic load associated with well-wishes and welcomes. The promotion of adequate economical public transportation to the airport is urged.

• Corporate Authors:

  Lakewood Publications

  731 Hennepin
  Minneapolis, MN  United States  55403
• Authors:
  • Fowler, W K
• Publication Date: 1975-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 16-18
• Serial:
  • AIRPORT SERVICES MANAGEMENT
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air transportation; Airport access; Automobiles; Bus transportation; Guideways; Landside capacity; Public transit; Subsidies
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Motor Carriers; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00155556
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 15 1981 12:00AM