Centerlines - June 2008 - (Page 20)

REVENUE ARENA wash and detailing services are other proﬁtable possibilities. Most airports now charge off-airport operators either a percent of their gross revenue or an access fee for the passenger shuttles serving the airport. Baltimore/Washington International Airport’s “Parketing” program promotes use of its facilities by offering “sales” on parking spaces, internet coupons and direct marketing campaigns by distributing promotional material at its parking revenue control plazas, Jarvis said. Intermodal terminal near Columbus Regional Airport Authority airfield, scheduled for completion in 2010. The terminal connects by rail to the Port of Norfolk and will offer 28 million square feet of warehouse distribution facilities. better information about availability in the different lots. Parking revenue may be enhanced by offering varied parking products rather than just traditional terminal area and economy or remote lots. “Many airports are beginning to offer high-end parking options for users such as reservation services, corporate accounts, guaranteed parking space programs, preferred parking space locations or bumper-to-bumper shuttle services,” noted James Jarvis, senior vice president at Ricondo & Associates. Valet parking and value added services like light maintenance, car Adding Concessions Specialty coffee has become a daily necessity for many people and airport users are no exception. Denver’s Heck said having more such outlets throughout the airport is key, as these concessions do well. “Our surveys of passengers have shown that people want variety in the offerings in any concessions program and our use of the competitive proposal continued on page 30 OUR FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS URS is an industry leader in airport and aviation development services. We are a full-service firm with expertise in planning, environmental assessment, architecture, civil design, airport systems design, and program and construction management. We have successfully delivered major landside and airside programs and projects for many years. Our clients include airports, airport tenants, airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration. URS’ proven, systematic approach to the airport development process is based on more than 65 years of experience with airports worldwide. We bring talent, innovation and value to your project needs. URS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. M/F/V/D URS Corporation 600 Montgomery Street, 26th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111-2728 415.774.2700 www.urscorp.com 20 CENTERLINES | JUNE 2008 http://www.urscorp.com

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Centerlines - June 2008 Contents President’s Message Canadian Airports Associates’ Corner Guest Column On the Hill and On the Stump Policy Center Cover Story: Hotter Than Last July? Revenue Arena: Building Non-Aeronautical Revenue Environment: Wind Turbines at Boston Logan Passenger Focus: Des Moines Deals with the Iowa Caucuses Safety and Security: Inline Explosives Detection Systems Air Service Recruitment: Holding on to What You’ve Got On Management: Managing Capital Programs Now Underway Grand Opening Conference Previews and Reviews New Members Index of Advertisers/Advertiser.com Box Scores

Centerlines - June 2008

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